Safety checklist — Night work
Lighting, fatigue and reduced visibility. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
10 items- ✓
Temporary lighting installed — min 50 lux for circulation, 200 lux for detailed work
ℹ️ OHS Reg Appendix IV — minimum lighting levels by task type
- ✓
Emergency lighting functional in case of power failure
- ✓
Class 3 high-visibility vests worn (reflective strips)Critical
ℹ️ Class 3 mandatory at night — largest reflective surface
- ✓
Site light signage verified — visible from road
- ✓
Fatigue management plan in place — rotations and breaks planned
ℹ️ Working at night increases accident risk by 30% (CNESST)
- ✓
Regular breaks respected — 15 min every 2 hours minimum
- ✓
Shadow zones and blind spots eliminated — reposition lighting if needed
- ✓
Noise limited per municipal bylaw — noisy work planned for start of shift
- ✓
Buddy system — no one works alone in an isolated zone
- ✓
Extra caution during equipment manoeuvres — reduced visibility
After work
3 items- ✓
Security lighting maintained until last person leaves
- ✓
Site secured for the night — fences, barricades and signage
- ✓
Next shift informed of work completed and ongoing hazards