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What should Adelaide drivers know about Storage and Racking Hazards/Risks and Safety Solution?
Adelaide drivers should match tyre choice, wheel fitment and service timing to the vehicle placard, actual driving use and local conditions. Hot SA roads, wet winter braking, Adelaide Hills corners and country touring can all affect tyre wear, grip and comfort, so professional fitment, pressure setup, balancing and wheel alignment matter as much as the tyre product choice itself.
Hazards/Risks
Risks arise from the use of high force and/or awkward postures from the manual lifting,
lowering and handling of materials, stock and equipment.
Stacking that is unstable, unbalanced or too high creates an issue, as do falls from height (e.g. from ladders and mezzanine storage areas). Exceeding safe working load ratings and damaged supports are also risks.
When using mechanical lifting and positioning aids (e.g. forklifts) to lift, stack or transfer stock,
other hazards related to traffic management and equipment use are introduced.
This includes the use of attachments not authorised for use on forklifts.
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Safety Solutions
1. Ensure racking is suitable for the product type and that load ratings are known and not exceeded.
2. Ensure tyres and parts are not stored above shoulder height, or at too low a level.
3. Keep minimum stock on-site, based on usage rates, to avoid over-stacking or crowding of storage areas.
4. Minimise double handling by creating storage areas as close as possible to where work is done.
5. Strictly follow limits on layered/pyramid stacking.
6. Roll, rather than lift by hand, car and truck tyres and wheels, or use mechanical aids.
7. Use mobile access platforms to access stock stored above shoulder height.
8. Ensure mezzanine storage areas have guard rails and purpose-built stair access with a hand rail.
9. Use appropriate, industrial use, A-frame platform ladders
10. Use mechanical aids to lift items up to racking above shoulder height or to mezzanine storage.
11. Store tyres and parts in ‘stillages’ (e.g. crates, bins, pallets, racks) that can be safely stacked and/or moved with a forklift. Implement a strict traffic management plan if forklifts are used.
12. Do not allow workers to stand on forklift arms as part of loading and unloading.
13. A Licence to Perform High Risk Work is required for forklift operation. While forklifts offer a practical materials handling solution, they continue to be associated with workplace deaths and injuries.
Further information
SafeWork SA High Risk Work – Guide to Forklift
Safety
safework.sa.gov.au
Local tyre and service checklist
| Check | What to confirm | Why it matters in Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle match | Storage and Racking Hazards/Risks and Safety Solution | Advice should suit the vehicle placard, load rating, speed rating and real driving use. |
| Tyre condition | Tread depth, sidewall age, pressure and uneven wear. | Heat, potholes, kerbs and wet winter roads can expose weak or ageing tyres quickly. |
| Setup work | Fitting, balancing, pressure setting and wheel alignment. | Correct setup helps tyres brake consistently, steer cleanly and wear evenly. |
| Local support | Magill, Clarence Gardens and Wingfield store access. | Useful for Adelaide drivers comparing tyres, wheels, brakes, suspension or mechanical checks. |
FAQ
Is Storage and Racking Hazards/Risks and Safety Solution relevant for Adelaide drivers?
Yes, if the advice is matched to the vehicle and how it is driven. City commuting, hills roads, country trips and performance use can all need different tyre and setup priorities.
Should tyre advice include wheel alignment?
Yes. Alignment, balancing and pressure setup are important because even a quality tyre can wear poorly or feel ordinary if the vehicle setup is wrong.
Can Autosport Tyre World help compare tyre options?
Yes. Autosport Tyre World can compare suitable tyres, wheels and service options across Magill, Clarence Gardens and Wingfield, then recommend a setup for the vehicle's actual use.
Helpful Adelaide tyre links
Autosport Tyre World Adelaide locations
For local tyre advice, fitment checks, balancing and wheel alignment in Adelaide, contact Autosport Tyre World across Magill, Clarence Gardens and Wingfield.
TYREPLUS Magill | Autosport Tyre World Magill
647 Magill Road, Magill SA 5072
Phone: 0452 641 023
TYREPLUS Clarence Gardens | Autosport Tyre World Clarence Gardens
911 South Road, Clarence Gardens SA 5039
Phone: 0420 299 911
TYREPLUS Wingfield | Autosport Tyre World Wingfield
411 Grand Junction Road, Wingfield SA 5013
Phone: 0433 645 411