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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction .........................................................................................................3
2.0 Objective Outcomes of the Workshop..........................................................3
2.1 Short Term Goals.................................................................................................3
2.2 Longer Term Goals..............................................................................................3
5.0 Specific areas of discussion included: ..........................................................3
6.0 Results of Workshop .........................................................................................4
6.1 Presentations ........................................................................................................4
6.1.1 Bridgestone Presentation ..............................................................................4
6.1.2 NRM Presentation on Fatal Accidents..........................................................5
6.1.3 Roche Mining Presentation on Century Mine Operation .............................5
6.1.4 Giant Tyre Vulcanisers Presentation ............................................................5
6.2 General Discussion ..............................................................................................5
6.3 Issues Identified and Proffered Throughout the Workshop.................................5
6.4 Summary of Workshop Identified Issues.............................................................5
6.4.1 Tyre handling equipment. .............................................................................5
6.4.2 The practicality of some of the requirements of AS4457.............................6
6.4.3 Wheel and Rim serviceability standards, Appendix B AS4457 Classification
of Defects. ..............................................................................................................7
6.4.4 Training of Tyre Serviceman........................................................................7
7.0 Other Issues Raised ...........................................................................................7
7.1 Workshop Issues Highlighted..............................................................................7
7.2 Studs, Torque and Tension ..................................................................................9
8.0 Summary of Recommended Comments to AS4457 Committee............9
9.0 Summary ............................................................................................................11
Appendix 1: NRM Presentation...........................................................................12
Appendix 2: Bridgestone Presentation.................................................................13
Appendix 3 Giant Tyre Vulcanisers Draft Standard for Tyre Repairs ................30
Appendix 4: Tyre Workshop Meeting Items/Issues ............................................32
Appendix 5 Suitability of Wheeled Loaders........................................................39
Appendix 6: Stud and wheel nut information......................................................41
Appendix 7: Fusible Links...................................................................................42
Tyre Fitters Workshop Townsville 2 Sep 2004: Minutes and Report. Author: Peter Power Page 2