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THE ERGONOMICS OF SEASONAL TIRE CHANGING 2 310-BYA-01-IGDO © 2025, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | WSPS.CA Seasonal Tire Change Ergonomic Considerations Storage Handling tires to and from storage may be performed hundreds of times weekly. Improper storage could place workers in postures that could increase the risk of MSDs. Add time pressures, heavy tires, fatigue, and long hours, and the risk increases. Even though a technician may take care to lift correctly, handling a high volume of tires can take its toll and lead to an increased risk of MSDs simply due to the tire's location. Some shops store tires onsite and may be on racking in a mezzanine, or a sea-can located on the premises. When handling tires to and from racking, consider the following: Store tires with rims on the lower level whenever possible so you can push or roll them onto the floor or rack, eliminating the need for lifting. Place tires without rims on the middle and upper shelves. If you are storing tires onsite for sale, consider storing specialty or low-demand tires on the higher shelves and high-demand tires on the lower and middle shelves. Consider this storage solution for rims if they are stored onsite. If lifting or lowering tires from the middle or high shelf, consider a two-stage lift/lower if space allows. Position a utility cart with an upper shelf height between 91 and 112 cm. Lift/lower the tire to the cart, reposition yourself, and continue the lift/lower. Consider using a second person to assist in lowering or lifting heavy tires to the top level. If lowering tires from the upper shelves with rims, ensure you position yourself in front of the tire. Roll the tire over the outside bar of the rack. Keep both hands on the tire, ensure you are close to the tire, and keep your hands close to you. Roll the tire slowly as it clears the top of the outside bar, and push against it to stabilize the tire. Readjust if necessary and lower the tire to a cart or the ground. WSPS.CA

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