The law
Construction safety in Quebec runs on the Act respecting occupational health and safety, with the Safety Code for the construction industry setting the rules that apply on sites. For the current text and guidance, go to the official source: cnesst.gouv.qc.ca. Most official documentation is published in French first.
Who enforces it
CNESST enforces the Act on Quebec job sites. CNESST is consolidated: it covers safety, workers compensation and labour standards in one body. Details are at cnesst.gouv.qc.ca.
Workers compensation and clearances
Contractors generally must register with the province's workers compensation board, and general contractors commonly require a clearance letter before a sub mobilizes. Construction site workers in Quebec must also complete the general health and safety course for construction sites, the ASP card; ASP Construction publishes the requirements at asp-construction.org.
Coming from another province
Your home certificate or training does not automatically transfer. Check with the destination regulator at cnesst.gouv.qc.ca before mobilizing.
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FAQ
Who enforces construction safety in Quebec?
CNESST. The core law is the Act respecting occupational health and safety; the current text and the plain-language guidance are published at the official source linked above.
Does my training from another province count in Quebec?
Not automatically. Requirements are set by CNESST, and some certificates transfer while others do not. Check with the destination regulator before you mobilize; the directory on this site links each one.
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