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Are rollbars mandatory on ATVs and quadbikes
According to ‘Quad bikes on farms: A handbook for workplaces’ For employers and self-employed persons this is a legal duty under the OHS Regulations. Your options are to eliminate the task, use an alternate vehicle or fit an OPD to your quad bike. There are very few circumstances where there would be no risk of rollover. Open in full screen To assist you on a risk assessment, go to ‘How do I assess the risk of rollover on a quad ATV in the workplace Click Here 3.3 Fitting rollover protection on quadbikesOn 1 March 2016, WorkSafe announced a revised approach...
What information was needed to make rollbars on quad bikes mandatory?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is the most in depth study into quadbike safety internationally. View in full screen Their Final Recommendation to the Minister compiles years of independent research and compiled into a formidable document. Brought to you by
How do I find the Quadbike ATV Safety Standard?
The quadbike standard is available below. View in full screen Brought to you by
How do I assess the risk of rollover on a quad ATV in the workplace?
Below is a link to the workplace risk assessment and the table helps identify the risks from the Quad bikes on farms: A handbook for workplaces (Vic and Qld) Full Handbook Full screen of image below Brought to you by