Turning Awareness into Action - Raising the Bar on OTR Tyre Safety

Tuesday’s IQ Event drew strong attendance and delivered an engaging, practical session, leaving participants with insights they can apply on site. T&C’s Jonny Davies and John Morrison led the Tyre Safety & Awareness session for the Institute of Quarrying – North of England Branch at Tarmac Thrislington Quarry.

The message was clear: in quarries, mines, ports, waste, and heavy plant operations, tyre safety is high-risk, high-consequence, and early detection is critical.

Earthmover and OTR tyres operate under extreme loads and harsh conditions, where damage - like sidewall impacts, exposed cords, bead and flange wear, bulges, and under-inflation - can go unnoticed but requires decisive action when spotted. Inflation remains one of the most critical factors, affecting wear, fuel consumption, and the risk of catastrophic failure.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Damage to watch for: sidewall impacts, exposed cords, bead/flange wear, bulges, and other visible defects.

• When to act: know what can be monitored versus what requires immediate tyre removal or repair.

• Inflation matters: incorrect pressures accelerate wear, raise fuel use, and increase failure risk.

• Daily checks: routine inspections and proper reporting protect people and equipment.

❓ How T&C can help:

• Regular inspections

• Correct inflation by skilled Tyre Technicians

• Professional earthmover and OTR tyre service and repair

Raising the bar on OTR tyre safety means moving away from reactive fixes towards proactive inspections, maintenance, and decision-making that keep people, equipment, and operations safe.

Whether you attended the session (or missed it), let’s connect. We help turn tyre safety insights into practical, on-site action that protects people, equipment and productivity.

Tyre Safety & Awareness Presentation