Heavy Vehicle and Truck Tyre Fitting and Inflation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers heavy vehicle and truck tyre fitting and inflation activities from work-area setup through refitment and emergency response. It supports identifying hazards and managing risks associated with vehicle stability, wheel handling, tyre components and inflation.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assessing the tyre work area, access and job conditions
• Immobilising and isolating the vehicle before work
• Lifting, jacking and supporting the vehicle
• Removing and handling wheel and tyre assemblies
• Inspecting tyres, rims and wheel components for damage
• Fitting and assembling tyres and components
• Inflating tyres while managing pressure and trajectory hazards
• Refitting wheels, tightening components and lowering the vehicle
• Using pneumatic, electrical and workshop equipment safely
• Responding to incidents and releasing the work area

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out heavy vehicle and truck tyre fitting and inflation activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use