This Tyre Fitting & Balancing SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) gives workshop technicians a clear method for demounting, mounting and inflating tyres on a tyre changer and balancing wheels on a wheel balancer. It covers checking the safety cage, airline and rim components, using the bead breaker, inflating inside a restraint to the placard pressure, balancing with the guard closed and locking out both machines. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Tyre retailers and fitting centres
Mechanical workshops and service centres
Fleet maintenance workshops
Car dealership service departments
Mobile tyre fitting businesses
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Explosive separation of multi-piece, mismatched or damaged rims during inflation
Manual handling of wheel and tyre assemblies
Crush and pinch injuries from the bead breaker, clamps and mounting head
Being struck by the wheel or ejected weights during balancing
Entanglement with unguarded or bypassed moving parts
Noise and hand-arm vibration from pneumatic tools
Cuts from bead wires, damaged casings, rim edges and weights
Compressed air injection and eye injuries
Slips and trips from tyres, weights, tools and lubricant
What's included
8 pre-operational checks, from training and wheel removal to machine guards, the safety cage, air supply and rim inspection
A 14-step operating procedure covering deflating, bead breaking, demounting, mounting, inflating in a cage and wheel balancing
Isolation and energy control for lockout of the tyre changer and balancer, bleeding the air supply and safe inflation limits
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for tyre or rim failure during inflation and people caught in the tyre changer or balancer
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Automotive & Mechanical SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover raising the vehicle?
No. It starts once the vehicle is safely raised and the wheel removed. Raising, supporting and lowering the vehicle is covered by your vehicle hoist procedure.
What pressure does it say to inflate to?
The vehicle manufacturer's cold pressure from the tyre placard or vehicle manual. The sidewall figure is treated as the tyre's maximum, not the target.
When must the safety cage be used?
Always for multi-piece rims, damaged or mismatched rims, and any tyre that has been run flat or found under-inflated, and the SOP requires every tyre to be restrained before inflation.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, 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.
