Wheel And Tyre Safety solutions
1. Use vehicle hoists, wheel balancers, tyre changers and mechanical aids.
2. Roll, rather than carry, tyres and wheels when moving them over a distance.
3. Deflate tyres to minimise potential explosion hazard.
4. Use chocks to prevent movement of vehicles when they are being raised or lowered vehicles on jacks.
5. Place wheels firmly on mountings before nuts are done up evenly and firmly.
6. Visually inspect tyres and valves for damage and wear.
7. Follow the manufacturer’s specifications for tyres and rims.
8. Use restraining devices when inflating tyres on split rim assemblies.
9. Use tyre cages when inflating tyres.
10. Train technicians in safe work practices and ensure they follow them.
11. Provide regular training sessions in correct manual handling practices.
12. Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) that is:
• suitable for the nature of the work and the hazard (e.g. eye and ear protection, high-visibility clothing)
• comfortable to wear, and of a suitable size and fit
• maintained, repaired or replaced when required
• used or worn by workers who have been trained in its use and care.