Safety checklist — Work near water
Cofferdams, work near water and drowning prevention. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
11 items- ✓
PPE worn: PFD (personal flotation device) if working < 2 m from waterCritical
ℹ️ CSTC art. 2.8.2 — PFD mandatory if drowning risk
- ✓
Life buoy with rope accessible within 15 m of work zone
- ✓
Worker trained in aquatic rescue present on site
ℹ️ CNESST recommendation — at least one trained rescuer
- ✓
Water level and current assessed — safe conditions confirmed
- ✓
Cofferdam or enclosure installed if required — pumping planned
- ✓
MELCCFP authorization obtained if working in waterway
ℹ️ Certificate of authorization mandatory under the EQA
- ✓
PFD worn at all times near water — never removed
- ✓
Water level monitored — sudden rise = immediate evacuation
- ✓
No worker alone near water — buddy system
- ✓
Electrical equipment protected from water — GFCI (ground fault breaker)
- ✓
Erosion and sediment control measures in place
After work
4 items- ✓
Cofferdam removed in controlled manner — no sudden release
- ✓
Banks restored per authorization certificate conditions
- ✓
No waste or materials left in watercourse
- ✓
PFDs inspected, dried and properly stored