The objective of this Guideline is to provide practical guidance for the safe use of farm ATVs on New Zealand farms and reduce ATV death and injury rates on farms. It provides guidance for both work and non-work situations. The Guideline applies to farm-sized ATVs.

This Guideline has been produced by the Agricultural Industry Focus Group, which comprises Federated Farmers of NZ (Inc.), NZ Young Farmers' Clubs, Rural Women New Zealand, NZ Deer Farmers' Association, NZ Farm Forestry Association, the Agricultural Industry Training Organisation (AgITO), the CTU (represented by the Central Amalgamated Workers' Union), MAF Policy, the Department of Labour, and ACC.

The primary aim of this Guideline is to prevent accidents. This Guideline sets out agreed industry best practice. It is likely that, in the future, Department and the Police will refer to this Guideline when considering taking legal action in the unfortunate situation of a person being seriously injured or killed as a result of an ATV accident.

A summary poster Safe Use of ATVs on New Zealand Farms is also available.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Part 1 Introduction

• 1.1 Endorsement
• 1.2 Preamble
• 1.3 General Background
• 1.4 Legislative Background

Part 2 The Guideline

• 2.1 Scope and Definitions
  • 2.1.1 Scope of the Guideline
  • 2.1.2 Definitions
• 2.2 Guidelines
  • 2.2.1 Competency - Training and Supervision
  • 2.2.2 Age Restrictions
  • 2.2.3 Passengers
  • 2.2.4 Helmets and Protective Clothing
  • 2.2.5 Roll Over Protection Structures (ROPS)
  • 2.2.6 The Farm
  • 2.2.7 The ATV