Safety checklist — Tiling / Floor covering
Installation of ceramic, vinyl and floor coverings. Based on Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
9 items- ✓
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 or vacuum — respirator per CSTC 3.25.6
ℹ️ 3.25.6: respirator for sawing/grinding etc. unless isolation or a demonstration under the OELs.
- ✓
P-100 respirator worn if dry cutting unavoidable
- ✓
Posture rotation to limit knee and back MSDs
- ✓
Tile offcuts picked up as work progresses
After work
3 items- ✓
Wet cleaning — no dry sweeping (silica dust)
- ✓
Tools cleaned and stored
- ✓
Grout and adhesive waste disposed properly
12 verification items — use this checklist on-site with the app
Use on-site — freePDF reports, history and team management in the app
For information only — this is not legal advice. OK Sécurité is an independent company with no affiliation to the CNESST: we are not mandated, endorsed or certified by it. Completing a checklist here does not by itself establish your compliance — your exact obligations depend on your job site and your prevention program. Where there is any discrepancy, the official text published by Légis Québec or the CNESST prevails.
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Risks and prevention — Tiling and floor covering
Tiling exposes workers to kneeling strain, silica from cutting, and cuts. On site, silica respirators follow CSTC 3.25.6 (OEL in RSST Annex I). Knee pads are practice, not an article.
Wet ceramic saws significantly reduce silica dust compared to dry cutting. Leveling systems reduce postural strain. Resin-based adhesives and grout may contain skin sensitizers requiring adapted protective gloves.
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