Safety checklist — Steel structure erection
Erection of steel frames and metal beams. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: full harness, hard hat with chin strap, boots, gloves
- ✓
Erection plan and sequence reviewed
- ✓
Anchor points and lifelines installed by qualified person
- ✓
Slings and shackles inspected — rated capacity verified
- ✓
Lifting zone marked — no entry under the load
- ✓
Weather conditions checked — no high wind or ice
- ✓
Worker tied off 100% of the time at heightCritical
ℹ️ CNESST zero tolerance — continuous fall protection
- ✓
Minimum temporary bolting per plan before crane release
- ✓
Pieces guided by tag line — never by hand under the load
- ✓
Constant communication with crane operator (radio or signal person)
- ✓
Temporary bracing installed progressively
After work
3 items- ✓
Final bolting completed and torque-verified
- ✓
Collective protections restored (guardrails, nets)
- ✓
Harnesses and lanyards inspected — stored under cover