Safety checklist — Drywall taper / Finisher
Drywall taping, joint compound and sanding. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
9 items- ✓
PPE worn: safety glasses, N95 dust mask (sanding), gloves
- ✓
Drywall surfaces inspected — screws set, joints aligned
- ✓
Joint compound, tape and tools ready (knives, bazooka, sander)
- ✓
Scaffold or stilts inspected if working at height
ℹ️ Stilts: training required, max 76 cm, stable level floor
- ✓
Ventilation ensured if using quick-set compound
- ✓
Sanding dust controlled — sander with vacuum or wet sandingCritical
ℹ️ Compound dust contains talc and sometimes silica — OEL must be met
- ✓
Respiratory protection worn AT ALL TIMES during sanding
- ✓
Each coat dried before applying the next
- ✓
Raking light used to spot imperfections
After work
3 items- ✓
Dust cleaned up — vacuum, no dry sweeping
- ✓
Surface ready for primer and paint — no knife marks
- ✓
Tools cleaned — compound removed before drying