Safety checklist — Tiling / Floor covering
Installation of ceramic, vinyl and floor coverings. Compliant with 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 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
After work
3 items- ✓
Wet cleaning — no dry sweeping (silica dust)
- ✓
Tools cleaned and stored
- ✓
Grout and adhesive waste disposed properly
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Risks and prevention — Tiling and floor covering
Tiling exposes workers to musculoskeletal strain from prolonged kneeling, silica dust from ceramic cutting, and cuts from broken tiles. RSST governs silica exposure; ergonomists strongly recommend knee pads.
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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