All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety at Work [2016]

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• Personal Author:
  Vance NK
• Description:
  According to the CDC, ATVs were first introduced in the U.S. for agricultural use in the early 1980s. Over the past thirty years, ATVs have grown increasingly popular recreationally and have become a valuable asset in various work settings. With more than 10 million in use, it is important to know the hazards associated with ATVs and how to operate them safely. Recommended Practices for the Safe Use of ATVs at Work: For Employers: Provide helmet and eye protection for workers and encourage the use of other personal protective equipment (PPE). Identify and mark hazards such as excavations, trenches, and guy wires that might be present in specific work environments, so they are easily seen and avoided by workers on the job site. Establish operating and maintenance policies that follow manufacturer's terrain guidelines, specified hauling and towing capacity, and passenger restrictions. Provide employees access to hands-on training by an ATV Safety Institute instructor or a similarly qualified instructor. Share responsibility with employees on the practices detailed below. For Employees: Wear PPE including a helmet, eye-protection, long pants, and sturdy boots. Participate in hands-on training in the safe handling and operation of an ATV. Conduct a pre-ride inspection of tires, brakes, headlights, etc., and follow employer's maintenance polices for upkeep of the ATV. Understand how implements and attachments may affect the stability and handling of the ATV. Never exceed the manufacturer's specified hauling and towing capacity or weight limits and ensure cargo is balanced, secured, and loaded on provided racks. Be aware of potential hazards such as trees, ruts, rocks, streams and gullies, and follow posted hazard warnings. Drive at speeds safe for weather and terrain and never operate ATVs on surfaces not designed for ATVs such as paved roads and highways. Never permit passengers on the ATV, unless the ATV has an additional seat specifically designed to carry them. Never operate an ATV while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Do not allow children to ride or drive an ATV designed for adult operators. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Accident Prevention Accidents Agriculture Automobiles Health Promotion Occupational Health Public Health Safety
• Keywords:
  Accident Prevention Agricultural Industry Agricultural Machinery Agricultural Safety Equipment Operation Health Promotion Injury Prevention Public Health Vehicle Safety
• Publisher:
  The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Report
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 6 ; Texas
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20053300
• Citation:
  Monthly Safety Blast. Tyler, TX: The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention, and Education, 2016 Sep; :website
• Email:
  agcenter@uthct.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2016
• NORA Priority Area:
  Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
• Performing Organization:
  University of Texas Health Center at Tyler
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20010930
• End Date:
  20270929
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:ddc61b067025e30e518ceeb600d99768a9869244c9b1e26a6c3a737bfa1756c0b1e1d364c38aeeefeb011cf45f434f6274cd93b74d9d9bda9c369f2747c4bb32
• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/216090/cdc_216090_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 191.90 KB ]