Quad bikes (sit-on vehicles) and all-terrain vehicles (sit-in) have been involved in many serious incidents in forestry. Head injuries are the most common cause of death.
Everyone who drives a quad bike or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) should:
ATVs used in forestry need to be fitted with rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts, where there is a risk of being crushed or ejected during rollover.
This protection needs to extend to all passengers being carried. You must also assess what happens to the terrain in bad weather, and what risks this creates for those operating the vehicles.
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