Quad bike safety - What you need to know (brochure)
Quad bike safety - What you need to know (brochure)
Quad bike safety - What you need to know (brochure)
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A quad <strong>bike</strong> can be a usefulpiece of equipment but, aswith any farm equipment,it can have serious <strong>safety</strong>risks when used incorrectly.This <strong>brochure</strong> highlightsthings <strong>you</strong> <strong>need</strong> <strong>to</strong> considerbefore purchasing a quad<strong>bike</strong> for on-farm use.CAUTIONBEFORE YOU BUYFind out whether a quad <strong>bike</strong> is the bestvehicle option for <strong>you</strong>r farm.• Identify <strong>you</strong>r <strong>need</strong>s and relevant opera<strong>to</strong>r<strong>safety</strong> issues – eg riders must not carrypassengers (unless specifically designed)and must be aged 16 or over.• Compare vehicle options <strong>to</strong> <strong>you</strong>r <strong>need</strong>s.• Talk <strong>to</strong> <strong>you</strong>r dealer and others withrelevant <strong>know</strong>ledge.
TRAININGDue <strong>to</strong> the specific design features andhandling characteristics of a quad <strong>bike</strong>,all riders should undertake an accreditedtraining course.• You must ensure that anyone using aquad <strong>bike</strong> on <strong>you</strong>r farm has appropriateinformation, training and supervision.This includes employers, workers andothers – eg visi<strong>to</strong>rs.• Ask <strong>you</strong>r dealer about trainers in<strong>you</strong>r local area.• Supervise all inexperienced opera<strong>to</strong>rs.HELMETS AND OTHER PPE<strong>Quad</strong> <strong>bike</strong>s are no different <strong>to</strong> any othermo<strong>to</strong>rcycle when it comes <strong>to</strong> personalprotective equipment (PPE). Always wear ahelmet when operating a quad <strong>bike</strong>.It is important <strong>to</strong> meet <strong>you</strong>r legal requirementswhen it comes <strong>to</strong> wearing PPE in theworkplace – ensure <strong>you</strong> comply with theadvice provided in the owner’s manual.Typical PPE other than helmets include:• eye protection• hand protection• long-sleeve shirt andfull-length pants• sturdy footwear.
ATTACHMENTSBefore purchasing attachments, ensure theyare suitable for use with <strong>you</strong>r quad <strong>bike</strong>.Attachments on <strong>you</strong>r quad <strong>bike</strong> can reducethe stability, opera<strong>to</strong>r control and performanceof the vehicle.WHATYOU NEED TOKNOWDealership detailsThis <strong>brochure</strong> was developed by the Trans-Tasman quad<strong>bike</strong> industry solutions program working party, under theauspices of Heads of Workplace Safety Authorities.Catalogue No. WC02786 ISBN: 978 1 74218 616 0 © WorkCover NSW
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