Safety checklist — Cement applicator
Stucco, decorative concrete, shotcrete. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, splash-proof glasses, alkali-resistant gloves, waterproof boots
- ✓
N95 respiratory protection if mixing dry cement or sandblastingCritical
ℹ️ Portland cement = crystalline silica — OEL 0.025 mg/m³ (CNESST)
- ✓
Chemical products (admixtures, accelerators) identified with WHMIS sheet
- ✓
Surfaces to treat clean, free of dust and oil
- ✓
Scaffolding or platform in place if applying at height
- ✓
Spray machine inspected — nozzles, hoses and compressor checked
- ✓
Avoid prolonged skin contact with wet cement — rinse immediately
ℹ️ Wet cement causes chemical burns (pH > 12)
- ✓
Wear face shield if spraying shotcrete
- ✓
Rebound zone marked during shotcrete — dangerous debris
- ✓
Maintain ventilation if applying indoors
- ✓
Check application thickness regularly
After work
4 items- ✓
Spray machine cleaned — hoses flushed before drying
- ✓
Cement residue collected — do not discharge to drains
- ✓
Hands and skin washed thoroughly — moisturizer applied
- ✓
Concrete/stucco curing ensured per spec (membrane, watering)