Factories, workshops, production lines, subcontractors: manufacturing carries Quebec's most severe machine and amputation risks. Here is the mandatory OHS plan for your site with fewer than 20 employees.
Presses, saws, conveyors, robots. Missing lockout/tagout during maintenance is one of the leading causes of serious injuries and deaths in Quebec.
Prolonged exposure to equipment noise causes occupational hearing loss. CNESST expects noise measurements and a hearing-protection program beyond 85 dBA.
Repetitive line work, manual handling, awkward postures — the top source of compensated injuries in the sector.
Solvents, cutting oils, dust, welding fumes. Safety data sheets (SDS) and WHMIS training are mandatory.
Questionnaire tailored to manufacturing, auto-generated plan with a lockout section, CNESST PDF export — inspection-ready.
Start — free trialYes. Lockout is required whenever a worker services a machine where accidental start-up is dangerous, regardless of company size. It's one of the first things inspectors check.
If noise approaches or exceeds 85 dBA over a shift, yes: CNESST expects an assessment, reduction measures, and hearing protection. Document it in your plan.
Workers under your supervision fall under your prevention obligations. When in doubt, treat them like your employees for the OHS plan.