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All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety at Work

Males and older workers over 65 years old are at higher risk of injury from ATV crashes according to statistics. Rollovers are the most common cause of ATV crashes. Animal production workers have the highest risk of injury. The document provides recommendations for employers and employees on the safe operation of ATVs at work, including the use of protective equipment, training, maintenance, and avoiding hazards.

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All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety at Work

Males and older workers over 65 years old are at higher risk of injury from ATV crashes according to statistics. Rollovers are the most common cause of ATV crashes. Animal production workers have the highest risk of injury. The document provides recommendations for employers and employees on the safe operation of ATVs at work, including the use of protective equipment, training, maintenance, and avoiding hazards.

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All-terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety at Work

Facts Related to ATV Crashes and Injures at Work1


• Males are at a much higher risk
• Workers 65 years of age or older are at higher risk than younger workers
• Rollovers are the most common cause of crashes
• Animal production workers have the highest risk for injury

Note: This document does not apply to Utility Vehicles (UTVs)

Background

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 more recently, have become a valuable asset at work. With more than 10 million in use, it is
important to know the hazards associated with ATVs and how to operate them safely.1,2

Recommended Practices for the Safe Use of ATVs at Work3-5

FOR EMPLOYERS

• Provide helmet and eye-protection for workers and encourage the use of other personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Identify and mark – and eliminate if possible – 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

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Common Work Related Did You Know?
Uses of ATVs ATVs have unique features that enable them to operate in harsh
• Border patrol and security work environments where larger, less mobile vehicles cannot
• Construction operations safely be used. Their oversized, deep tread, and low-pressure tires
• Emergency medical (4-5 psi) and light weight (600-1000 pounds) - compared to other
response motorized vehicles - enhance their maneuverability but also
• Land management and present risks such as a rollover which may occur due to a high
surveying center of gravity and a relatively narrow wheelbase.
• Law enforcement
• Military operations
• Mineral and oil
exploration, pipeline
maintenance
• Ranching and farming
• Search and rescue
• Small-scale forestry
activities
• Wildland fire control

ONLINE RESOURCES

• Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America: http://www.ashca.com


• ATV Safety Institute: http://www.atvsafety.org/InfoSheets/ATV_Riding_Tips.pdf;
https://online.svia.org/training/default.aspx
• Farm Safety 4 Just Kids: http://www.fs4jk.org
• National Children’s Center for Rural Agricultural Health and Safety: http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/nccrahs
• National Education Center for Agricultural Safety: http://www.necasag.org

To receive documents or other information about occupational safety and health topics, contact NIOSH at: ■ Telephone: 1-800-
CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636); TTY: 1-888-232-6348 ■ E-mail: [email protected], ■ or visit the NIOSH web site at:
www.cdc.gov/niosh
For a monthly update on news at NIOSH, subscribe to NIOSH eNews by visiting www.cdc.gov/niosh/eNews

This document is in the public domain and may be freely copied and reprinted.

Mention of any company or product does not constitute endorsement by NIOSH. In addition, citations to Web sites external to
NIOSH do not constitute NIOSH endorsement of the sponsoring organizations or their programs or products. Furthermore, NIOSH
is not responsible for the content of these Web sites.

References
1Helmkamp JC, Marsh SM, Aitken ME. Occupational All-terrain Vehicle Deaths among Workers 18 Years and Older in the United
States, 1992-2007. J Ag Safety and Health 2011; 17(2):147-152. Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21675284
2Garland, S. Annual Report of ATV-related Deaths and Injuries: December 2011. Bethesda, MD: U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, Directorate for Epidemiology. Available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/library/foia/foia12/os/atv2010.pdf
3U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. ATV Safety Messages. Available at: http://www.atvsafety.gov/safetytips.html
4U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Hazards Associated with All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the
Workplace. Safety and Health Information Bulletin 08-03-2006. Available at: http://www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib080306.html
5U.S. Department of Labor, Safety and Health in the Workplace: Drug-free Workplaces. Available at:
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/topics/safety-health-working-partners.htm

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2012 - 167

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