It is vital to have procedures in place for inflating, maintaining, removing and installing these types of wheels. Whenever work is to be performed on a rubber tire with a split rim wheel, a device shall be used to prevent injury to a worker. Firestone and Accuride Safetyshorts offers some interesting tool safety tips. Order a comprehensive tire and rim technical manual from the U.S National Wheel and Rim Manufacturer s Association.
Law suits over tire and rim incidents are growing.
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety features a checklist for service garages working on multi-part rims.