More than 50 Queenslanders have been killed using quad bikes since 2011. Be a safer quad bike rider by following five simple steps: always wear a helmet, kids on kids’ bikes, don’t double, don’t overload, quad bike training.
The Work Health and Safety (Quad Bikes) Amendment Regulation 2024 commenced on 21 March 2024 and introduced mandatory safety measures for quad bike operators in the workplace.
Wearing a helmet is the best way to minimise the risk of a head injury.
Adult-sized quad bikes are too large for kids to handle.
Doubling on a single-seat quad bike increases the risk of a rollover.
Heavy loads and attachments can make quad bikes unstable.
Even the most experienced riders need to be prepared for the unexpected.
Safety tips when operating a quad bike.
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Too many families have been left devastated by quad bikes, the No. 1 killer on Queensland farms. Be a safer rider by following simple steps.
Strap on a helmet before you jump on a quad bike and come home safe to your family.
Adult quad bikes are no place for children. Only allow kids to ride kid-sized quad bikes so they can come home safe to your family.
Avoid trouble and don’t double when riding quad bikes, and come home safe to your family.
It’s dangerous to carry too many items or too much weight on the back of quad bikes, so don’t overload and come home safe to your family.
Learning how to correctly and safely ride quad bikes is vital. Get proper quad bike training so you can come home safe to your family.
