Abstract

To Prevent Tire Failures,

Employers should:

  • Ensure that routine maintenance is performed on work vehicles
  • Implement and enforce an employer seat belt safety program

Employees should:

  • Be properly trained in safe work vehicle operation
  • Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including inspection of the tires
  • Ensure that tires do not run below 80% of the recommended pressure

Document Type

Alert

Publication Date

2-2013

Notes/Citation Information

Published in Kentucky Haz Alert, v. 11, issue 1.

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