Milly StandingTructyre, the truck tyre specialist and supplier of HGV tyre maintenance services, is planning to further invest in its commitment to the health and safety of its employees.
This followed the implementation of initiatives designed to further protect its technicians, both onsite and on the road.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), manual handling injuries are the most common type of injury in tyre removal and replacement, making up nearly half of all incidents in the industry.
Injuries from hand tools, such as tire levers, account for a quarter of reported incidents.
Other serious risks of tyre-related work include severe injuries or even fatalities from compressed-air accidents and tire explosions, crush injuries from unexpected vehicle movement or the collapse of jacks, and being struck by traffic, especially when working on motorways.
These can be compounded with working conditions such as bad weather, awkward positions, and poor lighting.
Tructyre said, as a service provider, it places a focus on protecting its technicians and is always looking for continuous development in this area.
Tructyre has rolled out multiple initiatives this year, for example, regularly holding in-person field talks with managers and technicians to foster two-way feedback and promote open discussions about welfare, safety, and operational challenges.
This initiative is designed to be engaging and realistic, to ensure technicians feel heard, respected, and reassured that action will be taken when concerns are raised.
Another initiative is a lone worker app that was launched to address the significant risks associated with lone working, particularly for mobile technicians.
All field staff are equipped with a dedicated lone worker safety app on their smartphones.
In an emergency, it enables rapid response to facilitate quick contact with emergency services, especially vital when technicians are on motorways, at remote customer sites, or working during unsociable hours.
Tructyre also implemented enhanced health and safety policies and procedures, the aim being that they are easily digestible and actionable.
Claire Howells, HR director at Tructyre and ATS Euromaster, said: “At Tructyre, the safety and welfare of our people are paramount.
“We are continuously investing in proactive measures to ensure our technicians can perform their vital work as safely as possible.
“Our goal is to create safe systems of work that are not just comprehensive, but also realistic and easy to use. We want our technicians to genuinely engage with our safety systems so they can stay safe and avoid incidents.
“The positive feedback confirms we’re on the right track.”
