WAC 296-864-60010   Make sure employees demonstrate and retain the ability to service rim wheels safely.  

     You must:

     • Make sure that each employee demonstrates the ability to service rim wheels safely, including performing the following tasks for the specified type of rim wheel in Table 6.

Table 6

Required Training Tasks

Required Task	Split Rim	Single-Piece Rim
Demounting and deflation of tires.	X	X
Inspection and identification of the rim wheel components.	X	X
Hazards of mixing 16" and 16.5" tires and rims.		X
Mounting of tires.	X	X
Inflation of tires with a restraining device or other safeguard required by this section.	X	X
Use of the restraining device or barrier, and other equipment required by this section.	X	X
Handling of rim wheels.	X	X
Inflation of the tire when a rim wheel is mounted on a vehicle.		X
The hazards associated with standing in front of a split rim or single-piece rim wheel:	X	X
– During inflation of the tire;
– During inspection of the rim wheel following inflation;
AND
– Installation and removal of rim wheels.

     You must:

     • Make sure any employee that is unable to read the charts or rim manual is effectively trained on their contents.

     • Evaluate each employee's ability to perform these tasks and to service rim wheels safely.

     • Provide additional training as necessary to make sure that each employee maintains his or her proficiency.

     Helpful tool:

     Training checklist

     The optional training checklist can help you monitor the training status of your employees. You can find this checklist in the resources section of this chapter.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 04-20-079, § 296-864-60010, filed 10/5/04, effective 2/1/05.]