Quad Bike Safety SWMS
This SWMS covers task planning, vehicle selection, route inspection, operator briefing, pre-starts, loading, towing, riding, refuelling, incident response and securing the quad bike.
Activities covered include
- Plan the task and select a suitable quad bike
- Attach trailers or implements
- Respond to incidents or rollovers and park, clean and secure the quad bike
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers task planning, vehicle selection, route inspection, operator briefing, pre-starts, loading, towing, riding, refuelling, incident response and securing the quad bike. It supports planning the activity and managing risks from terrain, vehicle condition, loads, attachments, traffic, fuel and rollover events.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the task and select a suitable quad bike
- Inspect the site and establish routes
- Confirm operator fitness and complete a task briefing
- Complete quad bike pre-start checks
- Fit PPE and mount the quad bike safely
- Load racks and secure equipment
- Attach trailers or implements
- Drive on level terrain
- Drive on slopes and rough terrain
- Operate near roads, work crews and the public
- Refuel and manage chemicals
- Respond to incidents or rollovers and park, clean and secure the quad bike
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out quad bike activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Plan task and select vehicle |
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| Inspect site and establish routes |
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| Confirm operator fitness and briefing |
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| Complete quad bike pre-start |
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| Fit PPE and mount safely |
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| Load racks and secure equipment |
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| Attach trailer or implement |
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| Drive on level terrain |
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| Drive slopes and rough terrain |
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| Operate near roads and work crews |
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| Refuel and manage chemicals |
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| Respond to incident or rollover |
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| Park, clean and secure quad bike |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (guidance only unless adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only unless adopted or approved in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Relevant approved rural plant or agricultural safety code of practice in the jurisdiction where work is performed.
- Consumer Goods (Quad Bikes) Safety Standard 2019.
- AS/NZS 1698 Protective helmets for vehicle users.
- AS 1019 Internal combustion engines—Spark emission control devices.
- Manufacturer’s operator manual, load limits, towing limits, tyre-pressure specifications and maintenance instructions.
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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