October 2024
ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) can be great tools for farm tasks like transportation, spraying, hauling, and more. While ATVs are incredibly useful, they can be unstable because of their high center of gravity.
Meaning, they can tip easily, throw riders off, or even roll over on top of riders. On farms, ATV crashes are the second most common cause of injuries or deaths.
By following proper safety measures, you can greatly reduce the risk of getting injured or worse while using ATVs.
SAFETY CHECKLIST
The checklist below lists a few common hazards you can look for:
- Have workers had training and certification in ATV operation?
- Do all workers wear highly visible, reflective clothing? Are ATVs equipped with reflectors, lights, or visible flags?
- Do all workers use protective gear like non-skid shoes, gloves, and well-fitting helmets?
- Do all workers know the ATV’s weight limits?
- Do ATVs have crush protection devices?
- Are 12- to 16-year-olds driving ATVs 90cc or smaller, under adult supervision, and able to comfortably operate the controls?
- Are ATVs regularly maintained, and do riders perform pre-use checks?
- Do all workers and riders know what to do in case of an ATV crash, collision, rollover or breakdown?
You and/or your employee(s) can use this form to complete safety checks on your farm. Add any additional safety checks you think are important when inspecting your farm. Keep the completed forms for follow-up, future reference, and inspections.
DOWNLOAD PDF CHECKLISTDisclaimer: The facts and information provided are suggestions for your safety. This is not a comprehensive or exhaustive list of all actions needed to ensure your safety, and this list is not an endorsement of any products mentioned.
