Higher-resolution versions of the new
Occupat
ional Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) truck tire charts are now available on
the agency’s website.
“We were informed by several members that the
images on the charts were not clear when they
were enlarged, so we immediately alerted OSHA
and requested high-resolution files,” reports
Kevin Rohlwing, senior vice president of
training at the Tire
Industry Association (TIA).
“Within 24 hours they had the new files on the
website,” he notes.
“TIA has developed an excellent working
relationship with OSHA,” Rohlwing points out,
“and this is a prime example of how we are
working together to help protect workers who
service truck tires and wheels.”
The high-resolution versions are intended for
tire dealers that want to print posters to be
displayed in the service area for all the
technicians to reference. In order to maintain
compliance, the charts must be at least 2 feet
by 3 feet; the original files did not reproduce
clearly at the larger size.
The files can be
downloaded here.
Truck tire repair providers are reminded that
the new OSHA charts must be available in every
service area, including mobile tire vehicles. At
minimum, the 20-page chart booklet must be
printed and available for every employee that
works on truck tires. The booklet is available
through TIA or OSHA.
For more information, visit www.tireindustry.org.
