Ordering OSHA tire charts

The OSHA materials include three charts and a manual that contain the same information: "Demounting and Mounting Procedures for Tubeless Truck and Bus Tires," "Demounting and Mounting Procedures for Tube-Type Truck and Bus Tires," and the "Multi-piece Rim Matching Chart." See Appendix B to 1910.177 for the titles and ordering information.

• These three charts are available together as separate posters or compiled in a manual.
• The appendix lists the exact poster and manual titles so you can confirm you have the correct resources.

Yes — you may download and print the charts and manual from OSHA's website. Appendix B states that interested parties "can download and print both the manuals and posters from OSHA's Web site." See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• The appendix directs users to OSHA publications for the downloadable files (search for "tire chart").
• If you plan to use printed posters at a worksite, follow the poster size requirement in the same appendix.

Printed posters used by an employer at a worksite must be at least 2 feet wide and 3 feet long. Appendix B explicitly requires that when the OSHA posters are used by the employer at a worksite to provide information to employees, the printed posters must be, at a minimum, 2 feet wide and 3 feet long. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Meeting this minimum ensures the charts are large enough for workers to read from the shop/service area.

No — Appendix B requires that printed posters used by the employer at the worksite meet the minimum poster size; the appendix does not allow smaller printed versions to substitute for the poster when the employer is providing the information to employees at the site. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• You may still distribute smaller handouts as supplemental material, but if you are using the OSHA poster to supply the official workplace display, it must meet the 2' x 3' minimum.
• Keep supplemental handouts accurate and consistent with the full poster content.

Appendix B does not specify required languages for the posters. The appendix only addresses availability and minimum printed poster size; it does not set language requirements. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Employers should ensure materials are provided in a language and format employees can understand, which is a general obligation under OSHA to effectively communicate hazards and safe work procedures (refer to the broader duties under 1910).
• If your workforce includes non‑English speakers, provide translated materials or competent interpretation so employees can use the charts safely.

You can request printed copies or the manual from the OSHA Office of Publications using the contact details listed in Appendix B. Appendix B provides the mailing address, telephone, and fax for the OSHA Office of Publications: OSHA Office of Publications, Room N-3101, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1888; fax: (202) 693-2498. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Use those contacts to request the manual that contains all three charts if you prefer a mailed hard copy instead of downloading files.

No — Appendix B does not impose a categorical requirement that employers must post the charts; it provides ordering information and sets a size requirement only "when used by the employer at a worksite to provide information to employees." See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• In short: posting is optional under the appendix, but if an employer chooses to use the OSHA posters as the workplace display for those procedures, the posters must meet the minimum size requirement.
• Employers should still comply with all substantive safety requirements in 1910.177 regarding safe mounting/demounting and rim servicing.

Appendix B does not prohibit using digital displays, but the appendix's printed-poster size requirement applies only to printed posters used by employers at the worksite; it does not address digital displays. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• If you use a digital display, make sure the content is as legible and accessible to employees as the printed poster would be (size, resolution, viewing distance, and location).
• Remember: the underlying safety regulations in 1910.177 and employer duties to inform and train employees remain applicable regardless of the display format.

No — the OSHA charts are informational aids and do not substitute for employer training or required written procedures under the standard. Appendix B provides only ordering and sizing information for the charts; it does not relieve employers of the substantive safety obligations in 1910.177.

• Employers must still establish and follow safe work procedures, train employees, and provide appropriate equipment as required by the main standard 1910.177.
• Use the OSHA charts as a visual supplement to, not a replacement for, training and documented procedures.

Appendix B does not authorize or restrict minor cosmetic changes, but it requires that the posters be clear and meet the size requirement when used by the employer at the worksite; any modifications must not make the safety information less accurate, legible, or usable. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Practical approach: if you add a logo or company contact info, keep the original safety content, readability, and scale intact.
• Do not alter technical steps, warnings, or images that could confuse workers about safe procedures.
• When in doubt, use the unmodified OSHA poster or the official manual.

The OSHA charts are intended to support the safe servicing and matching of truck and bus tires and multi‑piece rims covered by 1910.177, but the standard's scope excludes servicing of rim wheels using automobile tires or truck tires designated "LT." See 1910.177 and the LOI at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-08-01 for details.

• The LOI dated 2024-08-01 explains that "C" (European Commercial Metric) light truck tires are similar to "LT" tires and, in many circumstances, servicing issues may be treated as de minimis; whether 1910.177 fully applies is fact‑specific. See the LOI at https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2024-08-01.
• If you service tires for large trucks, buses, or off‑road machines, the OSHA charts and 1910.177 are directly applicable; for light truck or C‑type tires, review the LOI and confirm applicability based on the equipment you service.

Appendix B does not specify exact placement, but it requires printed posters to meet the size requirement when used by the employer at a worksite; you should place posters where employees who service tires and rims can easily see and use them (for example, near the service bay, bead‑breaking area, or tooling stations). See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Choose a well‑lit, unobstructed location at eye level or where the poster can be viewed from the usual work distance.
• Keep posters clean and unobscured so critical procedures and safety warnings remain legible.

Yes — Appendix B indicates the materials are available for download and printing from OSHA's website; OSHA generally provides its publications for free online. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• If you prefer a hard copy mailed to you, Appendix B provides contact information for the OSHA Office of Publications where you can request printed copies (telephone: (202) 693-1888; fax: (202) 693-2498).

No — Appendix B only provides ordering information and the minimum printed size requirement for posters used at worksites; it does not require employers to change the design or content of the official OSHA charts. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Employers may supplement the OSHA materials with their own site‑specific procedures or notes, but they should not alter the OSHA content in ways that could mislead workers about safe procedures.
• Any site‑specific additions should be clearly distinct from the official OSHA content.

You must follow the safe work procedures that are applicable and specific to your equipment while ensuring compliance with 1910.177; OSHA posters are general guidance and do not replace manufacturer instructions or the employer's obligation to follow equipment‑specific safety procedures. See 1910.177 and Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Priority should generally be: equipment manufacturer's service instructions (which are specific to that wheel/tire/rim), applicable OSHA standards in 1910.177, and then the OSHA poster as a visual aid.
• If manufacturer instructions conflict with OSHA requirements, consult OSHA guidance or your regional OSHA office for clarification.

No — Appendix B provides ordering and sizing information for the charts and does not create new regulatory obligations; the regulatory duties remain those in the body of 1910.177. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• The poster is an educational and informational resource; employers remain responsible for complying with the requirements and duties set out in the main standard 1910.177.

Appendix B does not set maintenance rules, but employers should keep the printed poster in good condition, replace faded or damaged posters, and ensure they remain the minimum size when displayed, so employees can read and follow the procedures. See Appendix B to 1910.177.

• Replace posters that are torn, faded, or obscured by equipment or materials.
• If you display a digital version, check resolution and viewing distance so all text and diagrams are clearly visible.