It also found the staff member had not been trained and instructed on how to check and maintain tyre pressure. “Planning on the farm needed to include a more comprehensive system for checking the quad bikes tyre pressure,” WorkSafe area investigation manager Paul West said. Checking tyre pressure on quad bikes should be a fundamental health and safety process, West said. He strongly recommended farmers consider what vehicles were best suited for the different roles and terrain on their farms. WorkSafe recommended businesses consider installing crush protection devices (CPDs) on the back of quad bikes and they were currently working with ACC on a cash back offer on CPDs.
Quad Bike Maintenance A Non-negotiable
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