This booklet is a guide to safe work methods and practices wherever motor vehicle or industrial tyres are inflated by compressed air. It is not a technical guide or a recommendation to use particular brands of tyres or equipment.
Many people in the motor industry fail to realise that accidents while inflating tyres tend to be serious, because of the high air pressures and the heavy objects involved.

Employers are reminded of their responsibility to ensure that every operator is adequately trained, and knows, understands and uses the correct procedures and equipment. Operators also are reminded that it is their responsibility to use the correct procedures and equipment.

Note: This booklet has been superseded by the Health and Safety Guidelines for Tyre Fitters.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Hazards and How to Avoid Them
3. Accident Cases
4. General Safety Rules
5. Wheel and Tyre Identification
6. Demounting Tyres
7. Repairing Tyres
8. Mounting Tyres
9. Divided Wheels
10. Multi-Piece Rim Wheels
11. Removal and Fitting of Common Assemblies
12. Off-the-Car Wheel Balancing
13. On-the-Car Wheel Balancing
14. Balancing Truck Assemblies
15. Outside Repairs
16. Inflation Pressures
17. Use of Jacks
18. Cage Guards
19. Protective Clothing and Equipment
20. The Employer’s Responsibilities
21. The Employee’s Responsibilities
22. Training Schedule
23. Where to Get Advice
Appendix 1: Rims and Tyres
Appendix 2: Tyre Cage and Wheel Guards