Key industry event to discuss how to prevent accidents associated with tyres and rims handling

It is a little known fact that transport remains the biggest killer in the heavy industries and a major contributor to industrial accidents and fatalities worldwide. Lack of knowledge, training and experience in relation to industrial tyres and rims are the main causes of these accidents.

The Tyres & Rims conference has been designed for engineers, foremen, safety officers, contractors, maintenance providers, original equipment manufacturers and designers and suppliers of tyres and rims and will provide crucial advice and information on implementing effective health and safety systems and processes for tyre and rim management.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include: an overview of rims and wheels; how to service tyres correctly and safely; pyrolysis in tyres; the pros and cons of air versus nitrogen in industrial tyres; why should industry use professionals. Delegates will be able to take away practical information and advice that they can implement in their daily operations immediately to prevent accident and fatalities

Some of South Africa's leading tyres and rims safety experts will be presenting, including representatives from Rimex, Michelin, Otraco, Anglo American and the South African Chamber of Mines.

For more information on the event, please visit www.iir.co.za/tyres or contact Katia Selibas on +27 (0) 11 771 7227 or email: az.oc.rii@sabilesk.