07 Wish I could say there’s safety in numbers!
Each year around this week the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety issues its data from the previous year about ATV safety. It usually makes pretty grim reading, typically 15-20 Australians dying whilst using a machine. Sadly the farming community account for a staggering 80% of the incidents and the most common occurrence is a rollover. Dig a little deeper and the most common injury is to the head which tells us… no helmet! Don’t be an ATV mug, get smart and wear a lid, preferably a full-face MX style which will offer excellent protection to brain and face. Second most deadly injury is the crush type, having 250kgs plus landing on you with no give. That’s why we use and recommend the ATV Lifeguard, distributed here in Australia by Topaz Global in WA. Awesome product and hugely safe!