J O B S A F E T Y A N A LYS I S F O R M

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Job or Task Title/Description: Change a Flat Tire

Basic Job Step Potential Hazards Recommended Safe Procedures

Recognize that Loss of control of vehicle Driver Training in maintaining
you have a flat control – two hands on wheel,
speed/weather
Maintenance

Bad weather Adjust speed and driving to match

Traffic/Other vehicles near you.
Pull to side of Traffic/Other vehicles near you.
road, safe areas
Soft Shoulder – loss of control or
debri on shoulder
No place to pull over
or choose to not go out.
Pre-inspect – tires in good shape
Emergency clothing with you
Clear the roadway quickly – Point
tech.
Immediately put on flashers –
know how
Position the car so flat is away
from traffic, side street if possible
Call for AAA
Pull off slowly – LOOK! Pick spot
Drive to an exit or side street.

Shut off car ADD THIS STEP to process!!

and set parking
brake
Get out of car Traffic may hit you – ONGOING Get out AWAY from traffic, and
and place risk through entire process. stay as far off road as possible
warning Check mirrors – get out in clear
Triangle space
Emergency reflective jacket
Turn on flashlight/flasher
May slip or trip Go slow, Look

Get out needed Can’t locate items!! Pre-inspection (esp for rental cars)
equipment – spare? Location of items
Know about the manual
Unable to access tire (under Add tip to Pull to Side of Road step
vehicle) and you are straddling on this.
shoulder
 Lifting – back injury Proper technique. Avoid twist/lift.
Slide tire as much as possible
Poor lighting and bad weather/ Ensure flashlight and rain poncho
environment are standard equipment carried.
Remove Pinch hazards Ensure gloves are standard
hubcab equipment.
May strike hand against Wear gloves. Use proper technique
something with pry bar.
Loosen the lug Strain injury Use proper wrench and technique.
nuts
May strike hand against Wear gloves. Pull rather than push.
something
Jack up the car Stability – car may fall off jack Ensure Pull to Side of Road step
covers this. Place jack level.
Strain injury Use tire iron as lever and use good
ergonomic technique.
Remove the Strain injury Use tire iron to lever tire up as you
flat tire tilt it away. Do not ‘lift’ tire.
Tire may have sharp edges (steel Wear gloves
belts) protruding

ETC.