4 farmer deaths in 3 weeks prompt WorkSafe NZ to emphasize quad bike safety during lambing and calving season.
WorkSafe NZ warns of quad bike safety after four farmer deaths in three weeks, coinciding with the start of lambing and calving season. Quad bike incidents are among the top two causes of workplace deaths in NZ, prompting WorkSafe to recommend crush protection or rollover protection devices, choosing appropriate vehicles, ensuring driver competence, and engaging brakes before dismounting. Farm vehicle incidents rank high in workplace fatalities, prompting WorkSafe to focus on improving safety in agriculture.
August 08, 2024
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