Roadside Tyre Change SOP 60155-2

Roadside Tyre Change Safe Operating Procedure (SOP)

The Roadside Tyre Change Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines step-by-step processes for safely changing tyres on the side of the road. A risk assessment form is also included in this pack. Keep this SOP in your vehicle to help guide workers through safely performing this task.

Roadside Tyre Change Safe Operating Procedure SOP Content:

• Management Commitment and Approval
• PPE
• Hazards & Risks
• Precautions
• Pre-Operational Inspection
• Operation Sequence
• On Completion Job Steps

Roadside Tyre Change Safe Operating Procedure Extract Only

Park vehicle in safe location:

• Do not stop vehicle unless safe to do so (Vehicle can travel a short distance with flat tire- ensure low speed is kept until vehicle is clear of traffic)
• Vehicle stopped in safe- level position. Consider environmental factors:
• Park out of line of traffic (ensure far enough from road to be safe)
• Consider sun in oncoming driver eyes
• Vehicle is not positioned on crest or bend of road
• Make allowance for low visibility (Night-time, fog, rain)
• Turn vehicle hazard lights on
• Put reflective hi vis safety vest on before commencing operations
• Place traffic warning triangles/ flares in suitable location to warn oncoming drivers (Use caution on roadside)

Prepare vehicle for Tyre change

• Ensure handbrake is on
• Opposite side wheels are chocked to prevent vehicle moving
• Check appropriate jacking point on vehicle is accessible. Area cleared of obstructions loose material etc. (check vehicle manual for jacking locations)
• Remove spare tyre, vehicle jack and wheel brace (check condition of all items)
• Ensure spare wheel and tools are kept well away from any road verge

Ready to Use

Save time with our pre-filled, fully customisable templates. Simply add your company details and read the document to ensure all elements are relevant to your business, conduct a risk assessment using the Risk Assessment Form provided and make amendments as required. It is then ready for use as a training tool and as a point of discussion at OHS/WHS/Tool Box Talk meetings.