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ATV Safety For Agricultural Workers.pdf

September 6, 2009 · Filed Under Health & Safety at Work  · Tags: , ,

Taken from What is ATV: The information in this booklet applies to four-wheeled or “quad type” all-terrain vehicles. (Other types of equipment are sometimes also called all-terrain vehicles, particularly in other countries.) This booklet does not deal with the safe operation of snowmobiles, dirt bikes, or riding mowers. These vehicles all have their own special features and safety hazards, which are beyond the scope of this booklet.

At the end of this booklet, you will find a brief discussion of the four-wheeled and six-wheeled utility vehicles that more closely resemble a small car than a four-wheeled motorcycle. These vehicles are significantly different from ATVs in many ways, and may be better suited to some types of agricultural tasks than ATVs.

The first ATVs sold in North America were tricycle-type vehicles, with one wheel in front and two in the back. Since the 1980s, three wheeled ATVs have not been manufactured or sold in North America, because their instability made them prone to serious rollover accidents. The organization of doctors who often treat people injured in ATV accidents, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, has adopted a strongly-worded resolution supporting the ban on three wheeled ATVs. If you still have a three-wheeled ATV, FSA strongly urges you to replace it with a safer, four wheeled model.

ATV stands for all-terrain vehicle. An ATV is a small, specialized piece of mobile equipment that is designed for use on rough, unpaved ground. The operator sits on a saddle-like seat, and steers with handlebars (unlike most other small vehicles, which have chair or bench-type seats, and are controlled with a steering wheel). The ATV has four large balloon-like tires, with very low air pressure.

Most important, the ATV is designed to be “driver-active.” On a “driver-active” vehicle like an ATV (or a motorcycle or snowmobile), the operator’s body movements help control the ATV. Driver-active vehicles require a strong combination of skill, good judgement, attention, and physical strength.

Contents:

  • Acknowledgements
  • Table Of Contents
  • Introduction
  • Who is This Booklet For
  • How to Use This Booklet
  • Current Situation of ATV Use in Ontario Agriculture
  • Children and ATVs in Agriculture
  • What’s Required
  • What’s Good Practice
  • How to Choose an ATV
  • Special Features of the ATV
  • Protective Gear
  • Pre-Ride and Post-Ride Inspection
  • Working Alone
  • Operating the ATV
  • Conclusion
  • Resource Information

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