Industries utilizing heavy vehicles face potential risks during tyre fitting, especially with industrial split rims on machinery, trucks, forklifts, and rural vehicles. Common issues include overinflation due to unregulated air supply, mismatching rim assemblies, and fitting tyres on worn or damaged rims. Serious injuries have occurred due to sudden air pressure releases, causing permanent damage. Tyre pyrolysis, resulting from electrical contact, can lead to delayed tyre failures. A key preventive measure involves using a remote tyre filling hose with a pressure gauge, enabling workers to stand at a safe distance during tyre inflation.

Further information

More information is at worksafe.qld.gov.au and WorkCover NSW has a short film, Split rims and multi-piece wheels.