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Outka-Perkins, Lisa . 2013. T&D Snippets—All–Terrain Vehicle Safety. 1367 2S02. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program.

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are common work vehicles in the Forest Service. They are used for such activities as trail maintenance and recreation patrol. This 21-minute DVD (1267—2D05—MTDC) provides qualified operators with a refresher on how to safely operate an ATV. 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