1. The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

2. Safety Equipment Required Recommended - Helmet - Long Pants
- Close Faced - Boots
Shoes - Eye Protection

3. Hazards to be Aware of · Rocks · Changing slope
·        Unexpected drop-offs
·       Rocks
·       Changing slope
Be aware of slope changes when riding sideways on a slope.
Watch for objects that could tip
you over.

4. Hazards to be Aware of Steep Ground – Uphill Riding
    Ride with your weight
forward
    Don’t change gears
    Use front brakes only

5. Hazards to be Aware of Steep Ground - Down Hill Riding
Weight Back where arms are fully extended (braced)
Use a lower gear with very
little throttle
Use Back Brake only

6. Hazards to be Aware of Don’t Ride above what conditions allow for
Roads at the Station
Wash board
Loose Gravel
On-coming Traffic

7. Hazards to be Aware of Key to Success Be Aware!
Keep speed down so hazards can been seen and avoided

8. Pre-Use Safety Inspection
Check oil
Check fuel
Brakes, cable & Fluid
Tires – Pressure & Lugs
Leaks
Lights (if you may need them)

9. Towing and Load Considerations
Observe all weight limits
Be sure tires are properly inflated
Only place cargo on load racks
Properly load cargo
Rear cargo as far forward as possible
Front cargo clear of the handlebars

10. Towing and Load Considerations
Make sure all cargo is secured
Balance cargo evenly on both sides
Balance trailer cargo evenly front & back
Allow extra room for starting, stopping and turning
Avoid steep slopes especially side travel

11. Other Things to Remember
No Riders, EVER
If you ever have any questions refer to:
Posted labels on the ATV
Operator’s manual

12. ANR Policy & Procedures
***NEW***

13. ANR Policy & Procedures What’s New
Inspect work area for specific hazards
Do not transport injured people on an ATV
Do not enter deep or swift moving water
Pre-shift inspections must be documented
Already discuss broadly but now work must be inspected for specific hazards

14. ATV Pre-Shift Inspections

15. The Safe Use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s)
Considerations for Specific Types of ATV’s
Modify additional slides for the ATVs at your location

16. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Starting Procedures and Use
Demonstration

17. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Load Safety
Max wt. Capacity – 500 lbs
Front wt. Capacity – 100 lbs
Rear wt. Capacity – 200 lbs

18. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?
100 lbs. Front
200 lbs. Rear
= 300 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 500 lbs!

19. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
The additional 200 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

20. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Towing Capacity 1050 lbs
This is not including the above mentioned load capacities
This capacity decreases if the rear load space is utilized

21. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Other Considerations
If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV
Safe use
How to operate
Specific load capacities

22. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
Load Safety
Max wt. Capacity – 386 lbs
Front wt. Capacity – 33 lbs
Rear wt. Capacity – 66 lbs

23. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
But wait this doesn’t add up ?!?
33 lbs. Front
66 lbs. Rear
= 99 lbs. This doesn’t add up to 386 lbs!

24. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
The additional 287 lbs. in this case is for the rider and his or her gear

25. Honda Recon – Two Wheel Drive
Other Considerations
If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV
Safe use
How to operate
Specific load capacities

26. Honda Rancher – Four Wheel Drive
Load Safety
Max wt. Capacity – 485 lbs
Front wt. Capacity – 66 lbs
Rear wt. Capacity – 133 lbs

27. Artic Cat 500 – All Wheel Drive
Towing Capacity 850 lbs
This is not including the above mentioned load capacities
This capacity decreases if the rear load space is utilized

28. Honda Rancher – Four Wheel Drive
Other Considerations
If in doubt read the safety labels posted on the ATV
Safe use
How to operate
Specific load capacities

29. Discussion New Policy Pre-Shift Inspections
Operating ATVs in Steep Brushy Terrain
Appropriate Use When Moving Livestock
Overall Questions and Concerns