Removal, replacement and inflation of tyres is extremely common in motor vehicle repair (around 30 million tyres are replaced in the UK each year), so it may seem a simple task. But it can cause injury and even death.
This leaflet deals specifically with the dangers during tyre inflation – advice on the other hazards can be found in Health and safety in motor vehicle repair and associated industries (HSG261).
View publication INDG433 – Safety during tyre inflation in motor vehicle repair