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ATV SAFETY & YOU. Chapter One & Two. Reducing the Risk. ATV’s used by people of all ages Military, Farmers, Foresters, Hunters Game Wardens, Biologists, Firefighters Off roaders-motocross,ice racing, endoros. Consumer Products Safety Commission Concluded ATV’s present risk of death
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ATV SAFETY & YOU Chapter One & Two
Reducing the Risk • ATV’s used by people of all ages • Military, Farmers, Foresters, Hunters • Game Wardens, Biologists, Firefighters • Off roaders-motocross,ice racing, endoros
Consumer Products Safety Commission Concluded ATV’s present risk of death and severe injury Their investigation resulted in the end of the sales of 3 wheelers ATV’s can be Dangerous
Protective Clothing Chapter Two
Protective Clothing • Helmets • DOT sticker or American National Standards Institute label or Snell Memorial
Bike helmets • Do not wear bike helmets • Not sufficient protection for ATV’s
Goggles or Visors • Free from scratches • Shatter resistant • Standard markings-z87.1 or VESC 8 • Ventilated and securely fastened • Brown or green on bright days • Amber for dark days • Clear for night riding
Gloves • Reduce fatigue • Warm in winter • Padded knuckles to prevent bruising
Boots • Over the calf • Heels • Motorcycle boots are the best for protection • Should protect feet, ankles, & legs
Protective Outer Clothing • Layered • Protection from scratches • Knee pads, jacket & shoulder pads
Winter Clothing • Layered • Should breathe • Waffle-weave • Never loose clothing