The first level of the safety standard was introduced on October 11, 2020, and the ACCC, along with state and territorial consumer protection authorities, coordinated national oversight of providers to determine if they meet the requirements of the first stage. Inspectors surveyed 246 dealers nationwide and found that 84 percent of the quads were compliant. The hang tag is designed to allow consumers to compare the stability of different models within a specific category of quads by giving them information on the minimum angle at which the quad is tilted sideways on two wheels when tested by the manufacturer on a tilting table. Quads with higher numbers (larger reclining table angles) are more stable. The purpose of the standard is to prevent or reduce the risk of death or injury associated with the use of ATVs. There were at least 136 deaths in 2011-2019 and an estimated six people visit emergency rooms every day, two of whom are hospitalized with serious injuries. About 15 per cent of deaths involve children. At present, the minimum stability requirements do not apply to young, transitional or athletic quads, as there is no research on design changes for these categories. The quad must be tested using the lateral roll tilt test procedure in Annex 1 of the Consumer Goods Safety Standard (quads) 2019 to obtain the minimum tilt angle displayed on the table. “A high proportion of ATV accidents are due to rollovers, and additional safety requirements that will soon come into effect include physical design changes to reduce the risk of rollover. In Australia, quads are purchased as work vehicles for use in agriculture and forestry. Quads are also used in the tourism industry. The safety of most new or imported ATVs sold in Australia will be greatly improved from October 11 thanks to increased safety features and improved design standards.

Quad Bike Safety Investigation Quad Safety Standard – FAQ for Suppliers The manufacturer, importer or dealer who supplies you (the dealer) with quads for resale in Australia is responsible for providing you with a compliant quad. If you believe your supplier has breached the safety standard, you can report it to the ACCC. ACCC encourages all consumers to take immediate action to ensure their safety when using ATVs. While the standard gives suppliers transitional periods to comply with the safety standard, including 24 months to ensure general purpose ATVs have an OPD or are built into their design, consumers can take immediate action and start assembling OPDs now. If your workplace uses ATVs during the transition period, you may be eligible for a discount. As of October 11, 2021, general purpose ATVs must meet minimum stability requirements: six people died in ATV crashes this year, and 2020 saw the highest annual fatality rate with 24 deaths due to ATV crashes. Quad bike dealer Dean Johns has been preparing for today`s introduction of new ATV safety protection laws by eliminating all non-compliant machines. From that date, new and used imported general purpose ATVs sold in Australia must meet the requirements of the second stage of the mandatory ATV safety standard.

Some members opposed it, with quadrilateral security being one of the most contentious issues of Mr Finlay`s presidency between 2013 and 2016. The ACCC states that occupational health and safety regulators regulate the safe use of ATVs in work environments, including farms. ATVs are also regulated by occupational health and safety laws. The road traffic rules of each jurisdiction also apply if the quad is driven on public roads. Mick Keogh of the ACCC said: “60% of ATV deaths are caused by rollovers and the driver dies of asphyxiation in about half of these cases.” As of October 11, 2020, there are three important things to keep in mind when buying a new or imported quad bike so that you can compare the safety aspects of different models. Quad roll bar now mandatory for all new and imported used bikes If you buy a quad bike for your business from October 11, 2020, the supplier must comply with the safety standard. Failure to do so may result in a violation of Australian consumer law, which may result in fines and penalties. The most common cause of death was bruising and suffocation when a quad bike was riding on someone. The quad must also be equipped with an operator protection device (OPD) or integrated into the design.

“There`s no other machine on the farm that does the work of the quad,” Hartley said. At present, quads for young people and sports quads do not need to be equipped with a DPO because DPOs are not tested for these categories. From 11 October 2020, in addition to the warnings required by ANSI/SVIA 1-2017 or EN 15997:2011, quads must be equipped with a rollover warning signal placed in such a way that it is clearly visible when using the quad. Data from Safework Australia shows that since 2011, 152 people have died in ATV incidents, including 23 children. It is estimated that hundreds of people go to hospital emergency rooms each year due to quad bike-related injuries. Introduced in Australia in the mid-1980s, quads are a cheap, maneuverable and powerful means of transport that farmers use to tow, transport and collect. Sign up for the ATV Safety Standard newsletter to receive regular updates on the ATV Safety Standard. The newsletter provides you with general tips on how to comply with the standard, as well as links to online resources and reminders of important appointments.