Information was gathered from 377 farms in the project, which was carried out between August 1995 and June 1996. The section entitled 'Summary of the Project Findings' gives a quick overview of the major findings and recommendations. The remaining sections list the questions asked of farmers in the project questionnaire and summarise the responses made to those questions. Where appropriate, pie charts are used to present the information visually.

Table of Contents

• Foreword from the Occupational Safety & Health Service
• Foreword by Federated Farmers
• Introduction
• Summary of the Project Findings
  • Who Uses ATVs And Where?
  • Type, Make And Engine Capacity Of ATVs In Project
  • What ATV Design Features Should Be Changed?
  • Machine Dimension Suitability
  • What Safety Devices Should Be Fitted To ATVs?
  • How Could ATV Design Be Improved?
  • What Information On Safe Use of ATVs Was Provided By Supplier?
  • Were You Able To Apply The Information Provided By Supplier?
  • Did The Supplier Provide Instructions On Maintaining ATVs In A Safe Working Condition?
  • What Is The Minimum Level Of Maintenance To Keep An ATV In A Safe Working Condition?
  • What Additional Information From ATV Suppliers Would Be Helpful?
  • What Additional Information Have You Received? Have You Been Able To Use That Information?
  • What Information Have You Provided Your Employees?
  • What Training Did You Get Prior To Using Your ATV?
  • Who Provided The Training?
  • What Aspects Of The Training Were Most Useful?
  • What Level of Training Is Essential As A Minimum Standard?
  • Why Do You Have That View?
  • What Additional Training Is Required For ATVs Fitted With Implements?
  • What Suggestions Do You Have For Improving Training?
  • What Restrictions, If Any, Should Be Put On Young People Using ATVs?
  • What Restrictions Should There Be On The Use Of ATVs In General?
  • What Common Errors Are Made By ATV Operators?
  • What Is The Solution To Common Errors Made By ATV Operators?
  • What Conditions Cause The Greatest Risk When Operating An ATV?
  • What Are The Solutions To Control The Greatest Risk?
  • What Are The Limiting Factors When Carrying Passengers On ATVs?
  • Are You Aware Of Accidents Involving ATVs And Of Steps That Can Be Taken To Reduce The Likelihood Of Accidents?
  • Could The Effects Of Accidents Have Been Minimised By Personal Protective Equipment Or Safety Devices?
  • What Else Could Be Done To Prevent ATV Accidents?
  • In What Situations Should Personal Protective Equipment Be Worn?
  • What Is The Best Way To Encourage ATV Users To Use PPE?
  • Should There Be An Industry Standard For ATVs, And What Form Should It Take?
  • What Information Should Be Included In The Document?
  • Do You Have Any Additional Comments?