This 14-page Tyre Changer Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides the typical safety controls and potential hazards associated with operating tyre changers in workshops and automotive environments. Pre-filled and ready to use, this SWMS has been created by WHS experts to help your business meet its compliance obligations and manage workplace risks effectively.
 
Aligned with Australian WHS legislation, it’s suitable for all states and territories and can be easily customised to include your company name, logo, and site-specific details. Designed for practicality and efficiency, this SWMS streamlines your safety documentation so you can focus on getting the job done safely.
 
Who This SWMS Is For
This SWMS is ideal for businesses and workers involved in:
Automotive workshops and tyre service centres
Heavy vehicle and fleet maintenance providers
Mobile tyre-fitting services
Mechanical repair workshops
Transport and logistics operators
Mining and construction fleet services
Agricultural and industrial equipment maintenance
 
What This SWMS Covers
Key Activities, Hazards, and Controls:
Pre-operation inspection of equipment - Ensures tyre changers, compressors, and hoses are safe and compliant with manufacturers’ specifications.
Lifting wheels onto the tyre changer - Guidance on safe manual handling, use of wheel lifters/dollies, and two-person lifts to prevent strain or injury.
Removing and installing tyres - Includes controls for crush injuries, falling tyres, and rotating components, with safe positioning and tool use.
Lubricating beads - Use of non-hazardous materials and safe handling practices, including maintaining SDS records where relevant.
Inflating tyres - Comprehensive procedures to control explosion risks, hose whip, and flying debris, including using inflation safety cages, clip-on air chucks, and standing clear of trajectory zones.
Handling electrical hazards - Ensures RCD protection, safe storage of leads, inspections, and tagging requirements are met.
Housekeeping and spill management - Keeps work areas clean, free of trip hazards, and ensures correct waste tyre disposal.
Out-of-service tagging - Clear steps for isolating faulty equipment and verifying zero energy before servicing.
Emergency response procedures - Covers communication protocols, AED and first aid access, eyewash/fire extinguisher locations, and notifiable incident reporting.
Incident management - Includes immediate response, escalation, and preserving sites for regulatory investigations.
 
What’s Included in Your Template
HRCW Selection Table (if applicable)
Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
Step-by-step procedures and safety controls
Possible hazards and detailed control measures
PPE requirements for safe operation
Plant and equipment lists
Relevant WHS legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
Worker sign-off sheet
 
This Tyre Changer SWMS template is an essential safety management tool for workshops and businesses handling tyre-changing operations. Designed for quick editing and site-specific customisation, it helps ensure your team works safely and meets compliance requirements.
 
Perfect for tenders, safety audits, and day-to-day operations, this SWMS saves you time while helping to keep your business safe and compliant.
 
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