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Many workplaces service large vehicle wheels, such as those found on trucks and buses. These operations require trained operators as well as physical safeguards to protect against flying parts of the wheel and other hazards.
OSHA’s standard applies only to the servicing of multi-piece and single-piece rim wheels used on large vehicles such as trucks, tractors, trailers, buses, and off-road machines. It does not apply to the servicing of rim wheels used on automobiles, or on pickup trucks, and vans utilizing automobile tires or truck tires designated “LT”.
Employers must: