Safety checklist — Sheet metal / Tinsmith
Sheet metal work, flashing and metal cladding. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
8 items- ✓
PPE worn: cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, boots
- ✓
Shears and brake press inspected — guards in place
- ✓
Sheet metal edges deburred before handling
- ✓
Fall protection in place if working on roof or facade
- ✓
Handle sheet metal with gloves — beware sharp edges
- ✓
Sheets secured against wind — sail effect risk
- ✓
Welding/brazing: hot work permit if required
- ✓
Hearing protection if mechanical cutting
After work
3 items- ✓
Sheet metal offcuts collected and stored safely
- ✓
Fasteners verified — wind resistance confirmed
- ✓
Tools stored and area cleaned
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Risks and prevention — Sheet metal work
Sheet metal work exposes workers to cuts from sharp metal edges, fall risks during flashing and cladding installation at height, and noise from folding and shearing equipment. Cut-resistant gloves, hearing protection, and harnesses on roofs are required by the CSTC.
Sheet metal pieces can act as sails in wind, destabilizing the worker. Large-surface sheets must be handled by at least two people and work suspended in high wind. Folding and shearing tools must be checked daily.
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