{"product_id":"quad-bikes","title":"Quad bikes - a practical guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to quad bikes or looking to improve safety and operating skills on the farm, this practical guide provides clear, step-by-step advice for safe and effective quad bike use in agricultural workplaces. Based on industry best practice and developed by Tocal College, it covers everything from pre-start checks and riding techniques to transporting, loading and maintaining quad bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this guide is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmers and landholders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarm employees and contractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgricultural students and trainees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVocational training and safety education providers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone required to operate a quad bike in a rural workplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to select the most suitable vehicle for the task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe quad bike operating practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-start safety inspections and maintenance checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRider-active techniques for improved stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe riding on slopes, mud, water and sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoading, towing and transporting quad bikes safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad bike servicing and routine maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiosecurity and environmental considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe Operating Procedure (SOP) development\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuad bikes are widely used across Australian farms, but they also present significant workplace safety risks when operated incorrectly. This guide provides practical information to help operators understand the capabilities and limitations of quad bikes while applying safe work practices.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe publication covers real-world situations commonly encountered in agriculture, including riding on uneven terrain, carrying loads, towing equipment, transporting machines and conducting routine maintenance. Strong emphasis is placed on risk management, hazard awareness and selecting the right machine for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Tocal College with contributions from quad bike safety specialists and agricultural educators, this guide supports workplace training and helps build confidence and competence in quad bike operation. It aligns with nationally recognised agricultural training outcomes and serves as a valuable reference in both training and workplace settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you operate, supervise or train people using quad bikes, this practical guide is an essential addition to your safety and training resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral quad bikes information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuad bikes and their use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerform a pre-start safety check on a quad bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide a quad bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiding on slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand, water and mud\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTowing and loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransporting a quad bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServicing the quad bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a safe operating procedure statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe operating procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck your skill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"___1dmoc29 f10pi13n ftgm304 f1enuhaj fdclmfp f1nbblvp fat0sn4 f1ov4xf1 fekwl8i f1lmfglv f1oz7aqm f1abmfm4 f1w619qj f16h0jq8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"___11p5cti f1ddd56o f16vktn6 f1ahpp82 f11qra4b f1uinfot fibjyge fvueend f9yszdx f1fu4s3n f3l3pb3 f1s2k7dp f8fmt76 fjvbh62 fysh76l fic4ptz f1yenhzu f1yn6nvh f14tj6oe f1aoyrul f1el8yx3 f1pymoxg f1ofu761 fe6itr f7coize f1794535 f70r78m f4zgifc fk1v6el f16pyhcb fo436u6 fzy4j18 flu5r5u f19haqzy f1owmcxx f1oddm8q fjnyn6r\" style=\"width: 100%; 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