# Quebec construction safety law, in plain language.

## 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](https://www.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](https://www.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](https://www.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](https://www.cnesst.gouv.qc.ca/)
before mobilizing.

See [every province in one table](https://bluecraneworks.ca/construction-safety-regulations-canada.html),
or compare against [the Ontario page](https://bluecraneworks.ca/ontario-construction-safety-law.html).

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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.

Read more on [the safety hub](https://bluecraneworks.ca/safety.html).

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Source: https://bluecraneworks.ca/quebec-construction-safety-law