ALL-TERRAIN (ATV) OPERATOR COURSE

This 7 hour course is separated into classroom and practical training.
The ATV Operator Course encompasses the following items:

·        Safe riding practices

·        Pre-ride inspection and documentation

·        Personal Protective Equipment

·        Specifications of ATV - i.e: towing, tires, controls, etc.

·        Turning basics, sharp turns, quick turns

·        Stopping

·        Vehicle weight control

·        Traversing

The participants will have an awareness of all the basic topics and use of the owner’s manual for the safe operation of an ATV. Each participant will be required to have the following for class:

1) ATV - one that is used during employment

2) Personal Protective Equipment:

     a) Approved helmet 

     b) Gloves       
                    
     c) Safety boots (above ankle)

     d) Safety goggles

3) Owners Manual for ATV used during employment

Operators are evaluated by written exam and practical skill level exercises. This course is intended to inform and improve operator skill levels and does not certify operators as highly skilled nor licensed operators. A training course certificate, describing the specific machine trained on, will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Applicable OH&S Legislation:

- Act: Section 2 & 35 Responsibilities

- Regulation: Part 1 General (12) Equipment

- Regulation: Part 1 General (15) Safety Training

- Code: Part 2 Hazard Assessment, Elimination & Control

- Code: Part 19 Powered Mobile Equipment