This Tyre Changer SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers removing, fitting and inflating tyres on a tyre changer machine. It covers 13 activities, from the pre-operation inspection to breaking the bead, inflating the tyre and housekeeping, 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 retailers and tyre fitting shops
Mechanical workshops and service centres
Fleet, transport and plant maintenance workshops
Mobile tyre fitters and roadside services
Farm and machinery workshops
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of workshops 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
Pre-operation inspection of the tyre changer
Lifting the wheel on and off the machine, with manual handling controls
Removing and fitting tyres, including crush injuries and tyres falling off
Lubricating the bead and exposure to bead lube
Deflating and breaking the bead, including explosive release of stored air
Heat damaged and run flat tyres that can fail explosively
Inflating tyres, with controls for tyre or rim explosion, hose whip and over-pressurisation
Hearing damage from an explosive separation
Electrical hazards and housekeeping around the machine
Out of service controls and emergency response to injuries
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, including an inflation safety cage, clip-on air chuck and pressure regulator
Training and competency in tyre changer operation and safe tyre inflation
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 tyre changer?
No. Using a tyre changer 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 and rim explosion during inflation, and a SWMS is a practical way to record how. Clients, insurers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover inflating tyres in a safety cage?
Yes. It covers tyre or rim explosion during inflation, and lists an inflation safety cage or restraint, a clip-on air chuck with an in-line gauge and a pressure regulator in the equipment.
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.
