Canadian Manufacturing Compliance Checklist
Complete inspection checklist covering NFC 2020 fire safety, CSA Z432 machine safety, CSA Z460 lockout/tagout, provincial OHS requirements, and environmental regulations. Be audit-ready for your MOL and environmental inspections.
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Canadian manufacturing facilities must comply with CSA machine safety standards, provincial OHS requirements, NFC fire codes, and environmental regulations - each with different frequencies and documentation needs.
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Complete Canadian Manufacturing Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure your Canadian manufacturing facility meets all regulatory requirements. Click any section to expand or collapse.
Fire Safety Planning
Fire Detection & Alarm
Fire Suppression Systems
Emergency Lighting & Egress
Machine Guarding
Emergency Stop Systems
Lockout/Tagout
Material Handling Equipment
Risk Assessment & Management
Joint Health & Safety Committee
Ergonomics & Manual Handling
Incident Management
Fixed Electrical Installation
Arc Flash & Electrical Safety
Portable Equipment
Air Quality & Emissions
Waste Management
Water & Effluent
Hazardous Materials (WHMIS)
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Machine Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring
Energy & Utilities
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This checklist is based on Canadian standards including NFC 2020, CSA Z432, CSA Z460, CSA Z462, Provincial OHS Acts, and Environmental Regulations. Requirements may vary by province, industry sector, and facility type. Always verify specific requirements with your provincial MOL and environmental ministry.
Sources
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
- CSA Z432:23 Safeguarding of Machinery
- CSA Z460 Control of Hazardous Energy
- National Fire Code of Canada (NFC 2020)
- CSA C22.1:24 Canadian Electrical Code
- CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
Last updated: February 2026