Safety checklist — Tiling / Floor covering

PPE worn: knee pads, gloves, safety glasses, respirator if dry cutting

Tile saw inspected — water supply functional

Crystalline silica risk assessed (ceramic, stoneware, porcelain)

SDS for adhesives and mortars reviewed

Ventilation in place if working in enclosed space

Wet cutting mandatory to limit silica dust

P-100 respirator worn if dry cutting unavoidable

Posture rotation to limit knee and back MSDs

Tile offcuts picked up as work progresses