ATV Safety Awareness Presentation for Tree School Saturday, March 24, 2012
28
1 ATV SAFETY AWARENESS PRESENTATION FOR TREE SCHOOL SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012
description
ATV Safety Awareness Presentation for Tree School Saturday, March 24, 2012. ATV Safety Institute www.atvsafety.org. Presented by: Frank Grace ASI / ATV Rider Coach [email protected]. This presentation will cover,. What is the ATV Safety Institute? Pre-ride inspection Risk awareness - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of ATV Safety Awareness Presentation for Tree School Saturday, March 24, 2012
1
ATV SAFETY AWARENESS PRESENTATION FOR TREE SCHOOLSATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012
2
ATV SAFETY INSTITUTE WWW.ATVSAFETY.ORG
Presented by:
Frank Grace
ASI / ATV Rider Coach
3
THIS PRESENTATION WILL COVER,
What is the ATV Safety Institute?Pre-ride inspectionRisk awarenessRisk ManagementRiding gearControls Oregon rules for ATV operationSafe riding video
This presentation is not designed to replace an actual hands-on ATV Safety Training Class that I strongly encourage you to take.
What is the ATV Safety Institute?ATV RiderCourse
oThe ATV RiderCourse provides a fast-paced, half-day, hands-on training session which includes pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping and swerving and riding over obstacles.
oYou'll also learn about protective gear, local regulations, places to ride and environmental concerns.
oBring your friends and family, and meet new friends to ride with.
4
Can I send my kids?
oDefinitely.
oThe ATV RiderCourse is a great way to get your kids off to a safe start.
oA parent must be present for riders under 12. A parent should be present for riders under 16.
5
How much does it cost?
oMaybe nothing if you recently purchased a new ATV.
oCall ATV Enrollment Express toll-free at o1-800-887-2887
oto find out if you are eligible for free training.
oIf you are not eligible for free training, you may take the ATV RiderCourse for a small fee.
6
Do I Use My Own ATV?
oYes.
oIf you don't have one yet, you may be able to make specific arrangements to have an ATV available at the training site.
oMake sure your ATV is the proper size for the individual taking the training. (See the ATV Quiz at atvsafety.org)
7
What Should I Bring?
oYou must wear the proper riding gear at all times during training. Bring the following:
oDOT-compliant motorcycle helmet oGoggles or face shield oOver-the-ankle boots oATV or motorcycle gloves oLong pants oLong sleeve shirt or jacketoFor more on proper riding gear, check out the working rider and recreational rider.
8
What is the riding area like?
oRiding areas around the country differ somewhat, but they all include specific Stations.
oAt each station on the riding range, you will learn specific skills.
oFor an idea of what you will do at each station, see our ATV RiderCourse Riding Range.
9
Sounds Great! How do I enroll?
oCall the ATV Enrollment Express toll-free at 1-800-887-2887. oThey can tell you where the nearest ATV RiderCourse is and enroll you on the spot. oOr, visit www.atvsafety.org and click on "Online Enrollment" to enroll in a half-day, hands-on course. oYou can also enroll in one of our new online courses. oATV enthusiasts can take our online courses in preparation for taking ASI’s half-day, hands-on ATV RiderCourse. oThese online courses can also be used as a refresher after the hands-on course.
10
1 800 887 2887
WWW.ATVSAFETY.ORG
11
CHECK IT OUT
12
13
RISK AWARENESSThe consumer Product Safety
Commission has concluded that All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) may present a risk of Death or Severe Injury in certain circumstances.
Over 3,498 people, including many children, have died in accidents associated with ATVs since 2004
Are ATVs dangerous? Could they have been prevented? See ATV Safety Institute handout
14
REPORTED ATV-RELATED FATALITIES (BY YEAR)
ATVs with 3,4, or Unknown Number of Wheels
Reported for the Period January 1, 1982 through December 31, 2009
OREGON OPERATION LIFESAVEROREGON OPERATION LIFESAVER IS ABOUT HELPING PEOPLE MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES. RAIL GRADE CROSSING AND RAILROAD TRESPASS INCIDENTS ARE CLAIMING FAR TOO MANY OREGON LIVES EACH YEAR. THE BY-WORDS SAY IT ALL . . . THE RIGHT CHOICES AT RAIL GRADE CROSSINGS .. “LOOK, LISTEN & LIVE”.
THE RIGHT CHOICES IN AND ALONG RAILROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY. . “STAY OFF, STAY AWAY, STAY ALIVE”.
USE THIS WEBSITE AS A RESOURCE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A LIFESAVING IMPACT. IF YOU DON’T GET INVOLVED, YOU’LL NEVER KNOW WHAT DIFFERENCE YOU COULD HAVE MADE!
CLAUDIA HOWELLS
OREGON OL STATE COORDINATOR
15
16
17
18
RISK MANAGEMENT o RECOGNIZE HAZARDOUS RIDING CONDITIONS
o RECOGNIZE OWN RIDING ABILITIES & YOUR ATVS CAPABILITIES
o KNOW SAFETY PRACTICES & FOLLOW THEM (OWNER’S MANUAL, ATV RIDERCOURSE HANDBOOK, RIDING GEAR).
o IGNORE NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE
o BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY
o CHOOSE TO REDUCE RISKS
o PRACTICE SAFE DECISIONS
19
RIDING GEARFunction, fit, comfort, style
Helmets (4 components)
Eye protection
Pants
Shirt
Gloves
Boots Jacket
Other body protection
20
CONTROLS
o Parking brake
o Brakes (front & rear) or linked / single control
o Engine cut-off switch
o Ignition switch
o Lights; head, brake, running & tail lights
o Fuel supply (unless fuel injected)o Other: 4x4, power steering
21
BENEFIT OF SAFETY TRAININGo PRACTICE SAFE RIDING PRACTICES
o LEARN NEW OR ENHANCED RIDING SKILLS
o UNLEARN BAD HABITS
o INCREASE YOUR RISK AWARENESS
o PRACTICE RISK MANAGEMENT (RIDE WITHIN YOUR SKILL LEVEL & WEAR SAFETY EQUIPMENT)
o BE A ROLE MODEL FOR OTHERS
o ENJOY THE RIDE MORE
22
ATV Safety Institute
www.atvsafety.org
Oregon Parks & Recreation
www.oregon.gov/OPRD
23
WHO TO CONTACT,
24
TRAINING CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
25
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT WE RETAIN
o 10% of what we read
o 20% of what we hear
o 30% of what we see
o 50% of what we hear and see
o 70% of what we say
o 90% of what we say and do
26
Be Safe
Ride Safe
Practice Safety
Enroll in an ATV Safety Class
QUESTIONS?
LET’S WATCH A VIDEO
27
