Safety checklist — Painting
Application of paint, varnish and coatings. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: respirator with organic vapor cartridge, safety glasses, chemical gloves
- ✓
SDS for paints, solvents and strippers reviewed
- ✓
Mechanical ventilation installed (RSST requirement in enclosed space)
- ✓
Ignition sources eliminated if flammable products
- ✓
Scaffold / stepladder inspected if working at height
- ✓
Lead survey verified if old building (paint stripping)
- ✓
Continuous ventilation maintained during application
- ✓
No spraying within 3 m of hot work
- ✓
Solvents stored in closed containers between uses
- ✓
Fresh air breaks if prolonged application in enclosed area
- ✓
Solvent-soaked rags in closed metal container
After work
4 items- ✓
Ventilation maintained until fully dried
- ✓
Paint and solvent containers closed and stored per SDS
- ✓
Hazardous waste (solvents, rags) disposed properly
- ✓
Tools cleaned — area tidy