TASK: Changing a Tire
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
Frequency Ranking:
4 - 1 or more times per day
3 At least once a week
2 At least once a month
1 Less than a month
Tools/Equipment Required: Properly Inflated Spare Tire, Jack, Tire Iron, Wire Brush Or Cloth
Steps Sequence of Steps
1. Park vehicle & set
brake
2. Remove spare & tools
Priority Ranking:
Severity: 1. Negligible 2. Marginal 3. Critical 4. Catastrophic
Probability: 1. Improbable 2. Remote 3. Occasional 4. Probable
Potential Incidents or
Hazards
Struck by traffic
Vehicle may roll if on a slope,
an incline, uneven or soft
ground
Sprain, strain or injury from
lifting, turning, reaching,
carrying, twisting or over-
exertion or improper removal
1-11 Low Risk
Priority Calculation:
Frequency (F) x Severity (S) X Probability (P) = Priority Ranking (PR)
For Example:
Working at a height of 4 meters without fall protection every day.
F (4) S (4) + P (4) = PR (64)
Date: January 1, 2015
Identify Controls or Instructions:
Administrative
Engineering
Combination of Controls That
This JHA must be completed prior to
Priority
Are In Place
the development of Safe Job
PPE
Procedures.
9 Park vehicle: Park vehicle:
away from passing traffic. away from passing traffic.
on solid, even ground. on solid, even ground.
easily visible at a distance from easily visible at a distance from
oncoming traffic. oncoming traffic.
12 Turn Engine Off and use emergency X Stop the engine; turn on the emergency
flashers flashers.
Transmission in Park/Reverse if manual X Put the transmission in "P" (automatic)
or Reverse (manual), and set the parking
brake.
No one in vehicle X Have everyone get out of the vehicle and
stay in a safe place, away from traffic and
away from the vehicle.
Block tire X Block the tire diagonally opposite the flat
tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when
jacked up.
6 Follow Manufacturers Instructions X Follow manufacturer instructions to
remove each item. Spare tires should be
Follow Proper Lifting Practice/Procedure X secured and covered when stored. Use
good body mechanics for all procedures.
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Crush injury- dropping 9 Proper grip on tool X Ensure a safe and effective grip on tools
equipment
3. Pry off hub cap Personal injury from improper 9 Proper use of tool X Carefully pry off the using the beveled
handling of the wrench end of the lug nut wrench
Hubcap may pop off and hit 6 Pry off hubcap away from self X Ensure to position yourself out of the line
you of fire
4. Loosen lug nuts Rolling of car if tire not on 12 Loosen nuts before jacking up the vehicle X Loosen nuts before jacking up the vehicle
ground
Sprain, strain, crush injury 6 Proper use of tools X Use the tire iron to loosen, but not
from blows from wrench remove, the lug nuts. Unscrew lug nuts
slipping off about half a turn.

The lug (wheel) nuts are loosened in a

star pattern to maintain stability of the
tire.

The nuts turn counter-clockwise.

To get maximum leverage, which reduces

the force necessary, fit the wrench to the
nut so the handle is on the right side;
grasp the wrench near the end of the
handle. Pull up on the handle.

Be careful the wrench does not slip off

the nut.
5. Jack up car Physical injury resulting from 6 Follow Proper Lifting Practice/Procedure X Use proper body mechanics.
improper use of the jack.
Follow the jacking instructions to
position the jack:
at the correct jack point, as
designated by the instruction
manual for the vehicle.
on a level and solid place.
Raise the vehicle:
insert the jack handle into the
jack and turn it clockwise.

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as the vehicle begins to lift,

double check that the jack is
properly positioned.

Never get under the vehicle when the

jack alone supports it.

You will need more ground clearance

6. Remove lug nuts None
7. Remove the flat tire Personal physical injury
8. Put spare tire on Installation of tires without
good metal contact can cause
lug nuts to loosen and
eventually cause a tire to
come off while driving
0 None
6 Follow Proper Lifting Practice
8 Ensure good metal contact by using a wire
brush or cloth
when putting on the spare tire than
when removing the flat tire.
Complete the removal of the lug nuts.
See Step 5 regarding loosening of the lug
nuts.
X Lift the flat tire straight off the wheel.
Place it either a safe distance away from
your work area or under the axle to
provide additional support in the event
the jack slips.
X Before putting on tires, remove any
corrosion on the mounting surfaces with
a wire brush or cloth.
Roll the spare tire into position and align
the holes in the rim with the bolts on the
wheel.

Lift up the tire and get at least the top

bolt started through its hole.

Wiggle the tire and push it back over the

remaining bolts.
9. Reinstall all the lug Personal physical injury 6 Wear gloves X Reinstall the lug nuts with tapered end
nuts inward and tighten with fingers.

Push back on the tire and tighten each

lug nut by hand as tight as you can.
10. Lower the vehicle None 0 None Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
completely lower the vehicle.

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11. Reinstall the hubcap
12. Put jack, tire iron and
flat tire back into the
trunk
13. After the first 1600
km. check to see that
the lug nuts are tight
Developed By: Driver & Co-driver
Revised By: N/A
Personal physical injury
Sprain, strain or injury from
lifting, turning, reaching,
carrying, twisting or over-
exertion or improper removal
Crush injury dropping tools
Blow from unsecured or loose
tools during a collision or
sudden braking
Tire working loose and/or
coming off
1-11 Low Risk
6 Use care in handling X Align the valve stem.
Take due care in handling.
Put the hubcap into position and then
tap it firmly with the side or heel of your
hand to snap it into place.
6 Use proper lifting practices X Secure tools firmly in place following
manufacturer instructions.
9 Wear PPE X
12 Secure tools as per manufacturers X
instructions
12 Inspect lug nuts as required X Use lug nut wrench to ensure nuts are
tight.
Reviewed By: Sr. Management
Approved By: Sr. Management
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