Tyre Changing- Truck and Bus Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This Tyre Changing- Truck and Bus Risk Assessment covers tyre changing activities for trucks and buses, from work area set-up through to completion and emergency readiness. It supports planning and risk management by helping users identify and manage hazards associated with vehicle movement, lifting, wheel handling, tyre work and powered equipment.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assessing the tyre change area, traffic interface and site conditions
• Completing pre-start checks and confirming worker competency
• Stabilising and isolating trucks and buses before tyre work
• Jacking, lifting and supporting the vehicle
• Removing and refitting wheels and tyres
• Deflating, inspecting and demounting tyre and rim components
• Inflating tyres and carrying out pressure testing
• Using powered tools, hoses and associated plant
• Managing chemicals, dust, waste and fire risks
• Completing verification, housekeeping and emergency readiness checks

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out truck and bus tyre changing 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: 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
• 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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