The Wheel Balancer Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) outlines essential steps to minimise risks for workplace safety when using a wheel balancer.
It covers the hazards (rotating parts, ejected objects and electrical hazards), the PPE to wear, operator training and precautions, a pre-operational inspection of the machine and work area, maintenance, and step-by-step instructions for operating the wheel balancer safely and shutting down and storing it after use.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps identify and manage potential hazards.