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Outka-Perkins, Lisa . 2012. All-Terrain Vehicle Safety. 1267 2D05. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

All-terrain vehicles (also called ATVs) are common work vehicles in the Forest Service. They can be used for such activities as firefighting, trail maintenance, and recreation patrol. This 21—minute DVD program provides qualified operators with a safety refresher or can be used as part of the 3-year reevaluation (FSH 6709.11). The closed-captioned program has six parts:

  • Basic Features of an ATV
  • Safety Requirements
  • Preride Inspection
  • Transportation (includes "Hitching Up Your Trailer" video)
  • Prework Safety Questions
  • Safe Operating Practices

Keywords: all-terrain vehicles, ATVs, equipment, off-highway vehicles, safety at work, safety refreshers, transportation, vehicle safety