Safety Alert for Pneumatic Tyres on Mobile Equipment

The recent and unfortunate death of a wheel fitter in New South Wales as a result of the explosion of a container handling reach stacker, five-piece split rim wheel assembly, has highlighted the dangers of using pneumatic tyres on mobile equipment.   This incident has highlighted the need for safe systems of work to avoid a similar incident occurring in your workplace if using similar equipment. 

An attachment that covers the steps that need to be followed for installing and removing a wheel from a vehicle has been prepared, and is available by clicking here.  These steps could be easily adapted into a safe work procedure for your company if applicable. For further information, contact CCF QLD on 07 3360 7933.