Safety checklist — Industrial mechanic
Installation of conveyors, pumps and mechanical equipment. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection
- ✓
Lockout of all energy sources (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)Critical
ℹ️ RSST art. 185 — individual lockout mandatory, one lock per worker
- ✓
Residual energy bled off — zero energy verification
- ✓
Installation plans and manufacturer manuals reviewed
- ✓
Lifting equipment verified if moving heavy parts
- ✓
Work area marked and access restricted
- ✓
Shaft and coupling alignment verified with precision instruments
- ✓
Bolting to specified torque — torque wrench used
- ✓
No exposed rotating parts — machine guards in place before test
- ✓
Lubrication per manufacturer's specifications
- ✓
Connected piping verified — no leaks under pressure
After work
4 items- ✓
Functional test performed — rotation, vibration, temperature verified
- ✓
All machine guards reinstalled before commissioning
- ✓
Locks removed in order — last lock = person responsible for test
- ✓
Installation report completed with alignment records