Can-Am quad bike and off-road vehicle manufacturer BRP has launched a new responsible riding charter during Farm Safety Week (18-22 July) to encourage the
Two thirds of farmers still do not wear ATV helmets
16 March 2021 |
The study looked at several factors as to why some farmers do not wear helmets
Two thirds of farmers still do not wear a helmet when they ride ATVs and quad bikes, alarming new research suggests.
The University of Aberdeen report found that 63.5% of respondents stated they owned a helmet but only a third (29.9%) reported wearing a helmet frequently or always.
The research pinpointed several underlying factors, ranging from personal perceptions about helmets and personal barriers that stop farm workers wearing a helmet when using an ATV on their site.