Comments on: Safe Work Australia vs Quad Bike Manufacturers

By: Graham Dent

Graham Dent — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:00:07 +0000

\”CONFIDENTIAL\” SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA QUAD BIKE REPORT

Well, that is what is stamped across the document which is dated May 2013 but it is publicly available on the internet through the ACTU web site \”Safe at Work\”. So I am not sure whether they are breaking an embargo – but as it is \”out there\” I thought I\’d share it here:

■ What does it cover?

It is in table format and outlines Quad bike safety initiatives within each of the 9 Australian jurisdictions with brief details and timelines. It runs to 8 pages.

■ See it here: http://bit.ly/17Os6ng

Cheers, Graham
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Wed, 08 May 2013 09:24:16 +0000

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By: Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones — Thu, 02 May 2013 03:41:46 +0000

ACTU has released a statement on their position regarding crush protection devices for quad bikes - Some of their comments include: \"It is time to make quad bikes without CPDs illegal...\" “It is unacceptable that the lack of action on this issue by regulators places many riders at mortal risk from quad bikes.” “Currently the only way to effectively reduce the death and injury toll from quad bikes is through CPDs.”

By: Ralph Wollard

Ralph Wollard — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:41:21 +0000

What riders fault? If you turn these too sharply at speed, they flip, as simple as that. It is design, ban them. 2 wheels (bike) are far safer.

By: Marian Macdonald

Marian Macdonald — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:04:23 +0000

We use two quad bikes and a UTV on our farm and have not hesitated to fit Quadbars because the industry\’s contention that rollovers are the rider\’s fault is a moot point after somebody we love has been killed.

All humans make mistakes.

And an increased likelihood of rollover due to an 8kg Quadbar? If so, why haven\’t quad manufacturers rushed to ban the use of quad-mounted spray tanks that are capable of holding 20kg of sloshing liquid?

It\’s very difficult to take the manufacturers at their word.

By: Kevin Jones

Kevin Jones — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:37:27 +0000

In reply to johnlambert235. John, I share your thoughts but I am still hopeful that the recent research and consultative process on quad bike safety that the Australian government restarted in October last year will provide the results you advocate. The manufacturers have the opportunity to progress safety should they choose. Should they not, the government, as indicated by Rex Hoy\'s comments, will need to act.

By: johnlambert235

johnlambert235 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:25:49 +0000

This is appalling! SWA Quadwatch website ignores many of the AUSTRALIAN experts including myself who have shown the US \”Research\” is a fraud – no mention anywhere! Is SWA ashamed of Australian experts. I have detailed for the manufacturers what they need to do with the design to make the quads inherently much safer – its not rocket science and various manufacturers already incorporate one of the recommendations in their designs. Yet to response from manufacturers and no workplace safety government authority will even suggest mandating any of it! Appalling!