Tyre Fitting and Wheel Changing Light Vehicles SWMS
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Product Overview
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the step-by-step procedures, hazards, and controls for tyre fitting and wheel changing on light vehicles to help you achieve safe, consistent, and compliant work practices. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of Tyre Fitting and Wheel Changing Light Vehicles, supporting your WHS compliance obligations on Australian worksites.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Balancing wheels using a wheel balancer, including safe setup, calibration, and operation
- Changing car tyres on light vehicles, including jacking, supporting, and lowering the vehicle safely
- Diagnosing tyre issues such as punctures, uneven wear, sidewall damage, and valve faults
- Fastening wheel nuts correctly, including use of torque wrenches and manufacturer torque specifications
- Fitting tyres onto trailers, including correct load rating selection and secure wheel installation
- Performing diagnostic tests on tyres, including pressure checks, leak detection, and tread depth assessment
- Removal and installation of vehicle wheels, including safe manual handling and use of mechanical aids
- Removing or installing tyres on rims, including safe use of tyre changing machines and bead breakers
- Tightening lug nuts in the correct sequence to prevent wheel distortion and vibration
- Safe operation of wheel balancers, including guarding, isolation, and exclusion zones
- Selection and inspection of appropriate replacement tyres to match vehicle and road conditions
- Managing traffic and work area segregation when working in workshops, roadside, or car park environments
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eye, hand, and foot protection during tyre and wheel work
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for tyre fitters, light vehicle mechanics, mobile roadside service technicians, trailer manufacturers, fleet maintenance teams, and site supervisors responsible for tyre and wheel work on light vehicles.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre-start planning and inspection |
|
| Vehicle reception and identification |
|
| Site preparation and housekeeping |
|
| Isolating vehicle and preparing wheels |
|
| Lifting and supporting vehicle |
|
| Removing vehicle wheels |
|
| Removing and installing tyres |
|
| Inflating and seating tyre beads |
|
| Balancing wheels on balancer |
|
| Diagnosing tyre and wheel issues |
|
| Fitting wheels to vehicles and trailers |
|
| Final tightening and torque verification |
|
| Post-fitment checks and testing |
|
| Housekeeping and waste management |
|
| PPE and ongoing training |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – Guidance on identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls for tyre and wheel work
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace – Requirements for safe use of tyre changers, wheel balancers, jacks, and lifting equipment
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – Controls for lifting, carrying, and handling tyres and wheels to minimise musculoskeletal injuries
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Falls at Workplaces – Relevant where work is performed on hoists, stands, or elevated work platforms during wheel changes
- AS/NZS 4024 (Safety of machinery – series) – Principles for guarding and safe operation of tyre changing and wheel balancing machinery
- AS 1973 Pneumatic tyres – Passenger car, light truck and truck/bus – New tyres – Requirements for tyre selection, performance, and safety
- AS 4457.1 Earth-moving machinery – Tyre assemblies and rims – Referenced where applicable to rim and tyre assembly safety practices
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
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Tyre Fitting and Wheel Changing Light Vehicles SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Tyre Fitting and Wheel Changing Light Vehicles SWMS
Product Overview
This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the step-by-step procedures, hazards, and controls for tyre fitting and wheel changing on light vehicles to help you achieve safe, consistent, and compliant work practices. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of Tyre Fitting and Wheel Changing Light Vehicles, supporting your WHS compliance obligations on Australian worksites.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Balancing wheels using a wheel balancer, including safe setup, calibration, and operation
- Changing car tyres on light vehicles, including jacking, supporting, and lowering the vehicle safely
- Diagnosing tyre issues such as punctures, uneven wear, sidewall damage, and valve faults
- Fastening wheel nuts correctly, including use of torque wrenches and manufacturer torque specifications
- Fitting tyres onto trailers, including correct load rating selection and secure wheel installation
- Performing diagnostic tests on tyres, including pressure checks, leak detection, and tread depth assessment
- Removal and installation of vehicle wheels, including safe manual handling and use of mechanical aids
- Removing or installing tyres on rims, including safe use of tyre changing machines and bead breakers
- Tightening lug nuts in the correct sequence to prevent wheel distortion and vibration
- Safe operation of wheel balancers, including guarding, isolation, and exclusion zones
- Selection and inspection of appropriate replacement tyres to match vehicle and road conditions
- Managing traffic and work area segregation when working in workshops, roadside, or car park environments
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as eye, hand, and foot protection during tyre and wheel work
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for tyre fitters, light vehicle mechanics, mobile roadside service technicians, trailer manufacturers, fleet maintenance teams, and site supervisors responsible for tyre and wheel work on light vehicles.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre-start planning and inspection |
|
| Vehicle reception and identification |
|
| Site preparation and housekeeping |
|
| Isolating vehicle and preparing wheels |
|
| Lifting and supporting vehicle |
|
| Removing vehicle wheels |
|
| Removing and installing tyres |
|
| Inflating and seating tyre beads |
|
| Balancing wheels on balancer |
|
| Diagnosing tyre and wheel issues |
|
| Fitting wheels to vehicles and trailers |
|
| Final tightening and torque verification |
|
| Post-fitment checks and testing |
|
| Housekeeping and waste management |
|
| PPE and ongoing training |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – Guidance on identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls for tyre and wheel work
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace – Requirements for safe use of tyre changers, wheel balancers, jacks, and lifting equipment
- Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – Controls for lifting, carrying, and handling tyres and wheels to minimise musculoskeletal injuries
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Falls at Workplaces – Relevant where work is performed on hoists, stands, or elevated work platforms during wheel changes
- AS/NZS 4024 (Safety of machinery – series) – Principles for guarding and safe operation of tyre changing and wheel balancing machinery
- AS 1973 Pneumatic tyres – Passenger car, light truck and truck/bus – New tyres – Requirements for tyre selection, performance, and safety
- AS 4457.1 Earth-moving machinery – Tyre assemblies and rims – Referenced where applicable to rim and tyre assembly safety practices
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8