Product Overview

Summary: This Emergency Response Plan for Tyre Shops SOP sets out clear, practical steps for managing fires, explosions, chemical spills, vehicle incidents and medical emergencies in a tyre retail or service environment. It helps Australian tyre businesses comply with WHS duties while protecting workers, customers and property when the unexpected occurs.

Tyre shops present a unique mix of risks: flammable liquids, compressed air, stored energy in tyres, vehicle movements, manual handling and customer access to the workshop. When something goes wrong, staff need more than good intentions—they need a clear, rehearsed plan that tells them exactly what to do, who is in charge and how to communicate. This Emergency Response Plan for Tyre Shops SOP provides a structured, tyre-industry–specific procedure for responding to critical incidents such as workshop fires, tyre explosions, fuel and chemical spills, gas leaks, vehicle impacts, crush injuries and medical emergencies on site.

Developed for Australian conditions, this SOP translates WHS and emergency planning requirements into plain, actionable steps that fit the reality of a busy tyre shop. It defines roles and responsibilities, evacuation routes, assembly areas, communication protocols and coordination with emergency services. It also integrates with your existing risk assessments and safety systems, supporting your duty of care and helping to demonstrate compliance if an incident is investigated. By implementing this procedure, tyre businesses can reduce chaos during emergencies, minimise harm to people and property, and get back to safe operations sooner.

Key Benefits

• Ensure tyre shop staff know exactly what to do in fires, explosions, spills and medical emergencies.
• Reduce the likelihood of serious injury or fatality by establishing fast, coordinated emergency actions.
• Demonstrate compliance with Australian WHS legislation and emergency planning obligations.
• Standardise emergency communication, evacuation and first aid responses across all sites.
• Improve confidence and competence of workers through clear procedures that support drills and training.

Who is this for?

• Tyre Shop Owners
• Tyre Fitters and Technicians
• Workshop Managers
• Store Managers
• WHS Managers and Advisors
• Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
• Automotive Service Managers
• Fleet Maintenance Supervisors
• Dealership Service Managers

Hazards Addressed

• Workshop and storage area fires involving tyres, rags, fuels and flammable liquids
• Tyre explosions and rapid air release from over-inflation or damaged rims
• Fuel, oil, coolant and chemical spills (including workshop cleaners and solvents)
• Vehicle movement incidents, including collisions with people, equipment or structures
• Crush injuries from hoists, jacks, stands and falling vehicles
• Exposure to hazardous atmospheres from exhaust fumes or gas leaks
• Slips, trips and falls during emergency evacuations or spill response
• Psychological stress and confusion during high-pressure emergency situations

Included Sections

• 1.0 Purpose, Scope and Objectives
• 2.0 Definitions and Tyre Shop Context
• 3.0 Roles and Responsibilities (PCBU, Managers, Wardens, Workers)
• 4.0 Site-Specific Emergency Risk Assessment Overview
• 5.0 Emergency Communication and Alarm Systems
• 6.0 Fire and Explosion Response Procedures
• 7.0 Tyre Explosion and Compressed Air Incident Response
• 8.0 Fuel, Oil and Chemical Spill Response
• 9.0 Vehicle Impact, Hoist Failure and Crush Injury Response
• 10.0 Medical Emergency and First Aid Procedures
• 11.0 Evacuation, Assembly Areas and Headcount
• 12.0 Interaction with Emergency Services (Fire, Ambulance, Police)
• 13.0 Isolation of Services (Power, Gas, Air Compressors and Fuel)
• 14.0 Post-Incident Actions, Reporting and Investigation
• 15.0 Training, Drills and Competency Requirements
• 16.0 Document Control, Review and Continuous Improvement
• Appendix A – Site Plan and Evacuation Diagram Template
• Appendix B – Emergency Contact and Notification List
• Appendix C – Spill Kit Contents and Use Instructions
• Appendix D – Emergency Response Checklists for Tyre Shop Staff

Legislation & References

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and equivalent state and territory WHS Acts
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 (Cth) and equivalent state and territory WHS Regulations
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace
• AS 3745: Planning for emergencies in facilities
• AS 1851: Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment
• AS/NZS 2299.3: Occupational diving operations – Emergency procedures (referenced where relevant for vehicle pits or confined spaces)
• Local fire authority and emergency services guidelines applicable to commercial workshops