SAFE WORK PRACTICE De-mounting, mounting and correct handling of Wheel Assemblies onto spoke Hub Axles. Issue: This SWP has been developed to advise recommended procedures for the correct mounting and de-mounting of multi-piece tyre and rim assemblies. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Only those persons who have been specifically trained are authorised to perform these duties. This procedure is to be used in conjunction with any operating manuals or training relevant to the task and by Personnel Only” “Authorised SEQUENCE OF IDENTIFIED MINIMUM HAZARD CONTROLS JOB HAZARDS PPE (Identify equipment, safety, FOR ALL (what to do in the right (Applicable to each quality, environment and OPERATIONS order) step) performance requirements) Movement of plant, Chock wheels of plant. De-mounting Tyre and Rim Ensure jack and blocks are Gloves, vehicle or machine Assemblies secure Safety eye wear Jack the tyre off the Safety boots ground Deflate the tyre Worn, cracked, Ensure tyre is completely pressure by damaged or corroded deflated. removing the valve parts may fail from the valve stem explosively from inflated air pressure Release the tension Wheel clamps can eject Only undo nuts leaving the full nut on the rim clamps with force causing death on the stud. Give each clamp a before completely or serious injury tap with a hammer to ensure removing the wheel each one is loose clamp nuts Demount the wheel Manual handling injuries It is mandatory that a forklift or from the hub similar is used to demount the tyre from the hub Inspect the rim Failure of clamps/ nuts Replace worn, cracked, damaged clamps and rim and on reassembly or in or corroded parts immediately. service. rim clamp nuts for signs of cracking and distortion Store the tyre safely Tyre rolling or falling Ensure the tyre is safely chocked, over. propped or placed in a storage Physical injury rack
SAFE WORK PRACTICE De-mounting, mounting and correct handling of Wheel Assemblies onto spoke Hub Axles. Issue: This SWP has been developed to advise recommended procedures for the correct mounting and de-mounting of multi-piece tyre and rim assemblies. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Only those persons who have been specifically trained are authorised to perform these duties. This procedure is to be used in conjunction with any operating manuals or training relevant to the task and by “Authorised Personnel Only” SEQUENCE OF JOB IDENTIFIED HAZARDS HAZARD CONTROLS MINIMUM PPE (what to do in the right order) (Applicable to each step) (Identify equipment, safety, quality, environment and performance requirements) FOR ALL OPERATIONS De-mounting Tyre and Rim Assemblies Jack the tyre off the ground Movement of plant, vehicle or machine Chock wheels of plant. Ensure jack and blocks are secure Gloves, Safety eye wear Safety boots Deflate the tyre pressure by removing the valve from the valve stem Worn, cracked, damaged or corroded parts may fail explosively from inflated air pressure Ensure tyre is completely deflated. Release the tension on the rim clamps before completely removing the wheel clamp nuts Wheel clamps can eject with force causing death or serious injury Only undo nuts leaving the full nut on the stud. Give each clamp a tap with a hammer to ensure each one is loose Demount the wheel from the hub Manual handling injuries It is mandatory that a forklift or similar is used to demount the tyre from the hub Inspect the rim clamps and rim and rim clamp nuts for signs of cracking and distortion Failure of clamps/ nuts on reassembly or in service. Replace worn, cracked, damaged or corroded parts immediately. Store the tyre safely Tyre rolling or falling over. Physical injury Ensure the tyre is safely chocked, propped or placed in a storage rack
Doc%2045%20-%20Tyre%20and%20Wheel%20Handling.docx