The IFA will hold an online information webinar on quad safety training to encourage farmers to complete a quad safety training course. It will take place next Tuesday 25 June, at 8pm.
The IFA will hold an online information webinar on quad safety training to encourage farmers to complete a quad safety training course.
It will take place next Tuesday 25 June, at 8pm.
Anyone interested can attend by registering here.
Topics covered on the night will include an overview of the quad safety training course; what farmers should consider before booking a course; the background to new regulations; and key safety practices.
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The IFA’s farm family and social affairs chair Teresa Roche is encouraging all farmers who operate quad bikes to register for the information session on quad safety training.
Regulations governing the safe use of ATV/quad bikes in all workplaces (SI 619/2021) came into effect last November.
These regulations have two key essential requirements of note:
Training to be undertaken with a registered training provider to a QQI standard or equivalent.Use of helmets to a (generally) prescribed standard. “The webinar will provide farmers with knowledge to get the most out of the quad safety training course, while learning about key safety practices, understanding the latest regulations and getting answers to your questions,” she added.
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