This Manual Tyre Changer SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers removing and fitting tyres with a manual tyre changer and bead breaker bar. It covers 13 activities, from lifting the tyre onto the changer to inflation, housekeeping and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Tyre shops and tyre fitters
Mechanics and automotive workshops
Fleet and transport maintenance workshops
Mobile tyre services and roadside fitters
Farm and machinery workshops
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of businesses use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Information on other work areas and new or introduced hazards
Lifting tyres onto and down from the changer, with manual handling and falling tyre risks
Exposure to bead lubricant
Removing and placing tyres on the rim, including equipment failure
Deflating and demounting, with explosive air release while breaking the bead
Hand and finger injuries from the bead breaker and tyre lever
Tyre or rim explosion during inflation and being struck by rim components
Housekeeping around the changer
Tagging out equipment to stop unauthorised operation
Oil leaks, bead lube spills, contaminated rags and trip hazards
Post-work inspection and handover
Emergency response to crush injury, manual handling injury, fire or electrical fault
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 13 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Pre-use inspection of the bead breaker, mount and demount tools, restraining cage and inflation equipment
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for using a manual tyre changer?
No. Changing tyres in a workshop isn't high risk construction work, so a SWMS isn't a legal requirement. You still have to manage the risks, including tyre or rim explosion during inflation and manual handling, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover tyre inflation?
Yes. It has separate activities for deflating and demounting the tyre and for inflating it, covering explosive release of stored air, tyre or rim explosion and being struck by a rim component. It also includes pre-use checks of the restraining cage, gauge, hose and clip-on chuck.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
