Safety Facts for Rimmed Wheels
Rimmed wheels on large trucks, buses, and off-road equipment have tires that are inflated to dangerous pressures. There- fore, workers who service these wheels should practice the wheels safety rules established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard 1910.177 entitled “Servicing multi-piece and single-piece rim wheels.”Accidents involving rimmed wheels usually occur during tire…