Safety checklist — Roofing
Installation of membranes, shingles and roofing. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
12 items- ✓
PPE worn: full harness, hard hat with chin strap, non-slip boots
- ✓
Anchor points verified — strength ≥ 18 kN
- ✓
Perimeter guardrail installed within 2 m of edgeCritical
ℹ️ Guardrails mandatory when working within 2 m of roof edge
- ✓
Access ladder secured, extending 900 mm above edge
- ✓
Weather conditions checked — no rain, ice or high wind
- ✓
Rescue plan for falls documented and known to team
- ✓
Fire extinguisher at hand if torch / hot work
- ✓
Worker continuously tied off — CNESST zero tolerance > 3 mCritical
ℹ️ CNESST zero tolerance > 3 m — immediate stop if non-compliant
- ✓
Propane cylinders upright, secured and away from flame
- ✓
Materials stored away from roof edge
- ✓
Openings (skylights, hatches) covered with secured lid
- ✓
Regular hydration if working in sun (see heat checklist)
After work
4 items- ✓
Fire watch rounds if hot work (60 min minimum)
- ✓
Collective protections restored
- ✓
Debris removed — nothing left loose on roof
- ✓
Roof access secured to prevent unauthorized entry
More checklists — Building Envelope & Roofing
Waterproofing
Installation of membranes and waterproofing products
15 checks
Sheet metal / Tinsmith
Sheet metal work, flashing and metal cladding
11 checks
Insulation / Lagging
Thermal insulation of pipes and equipment
11 checks
Glazing
Installation of glass, curtain walls and windows
12 checks
Glazier / Curtain wall installer
Structural curtain walls, assembly and high-rise installation
16 checks