J O B S A F E T Y A N A LY S I S F O R M
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Job or Task Title/Description: Change a Flat Tire
Basic Job Step
Recognize that
you have a flat
Potential Hazards
Loss of control of vehicle
Recommended Safe Procedures
Driver Training in maintaining
control – two hands on wheel,
speed/weather
Maintenance
Bad weather
Adjust speed and driving to match
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
Traffic/Other vehicles near you.
Pull to side of
road, safe areas
Traffic/Other vehicles near you.
Soft Shoulder – loss of control or
debri on shoulder
No place to pull over
Shut off car and
set parking
brake
Get out of car
Traffic may hit you – ONGOING
and place
risk through entire process.
warning
Triangle
May slip or trip
Get out needed
equipment
Can’t locate items!!
Unable to access tire (under
vehicle) and you are straddling
shoulder
Drive to an exit or side street.
ADD THIS STEP to process!!
Get out AWAY from traffic, and
stay as far off road as possible
Check mirrors – get out in clear
space
Emergency reflective jacket
Turn on flashlight/flasher
Go slow, Look
Pre-inspection (esp for rental cars) –
spare? Location of items
Know about the manual
Add tip to Pull to Side of Road step on
this.
Lifting – back injury
Proper technique. Avoid twist/lift.
Slide tire as much as possible
Poor lighting and bad weather/
environment
Ensure flashlight and rain poncho
are standard equipment carried.
Remove hubcab Pinch hazards
Loosen the lug
nuts
Jack up the car
Remove the flat
tire
ETC.
Ensure gloves are standard
equipment.
May strike hand against something
Wear gloves. Use proper technique
with pry bar.
Strain injury
Use proper wrench and technique.
May strike hand against something
Wear gloves. Pull rather than push.
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.
Strain injury
Use tire iron to lever tire up as you
tilt it away. Do not ‘lift’ tire.
Tire may have sharp edges (steel
belts) protruding
Wear gloves