ATV Lifeguard
ATV Lifeguard is a flexible crush protection device (CPD) used on all-terrain vehicles (ATV)s.[1]
In the event of an ATV rollover, the ATV Lifeguard will flex over a person on the ground while bearing the load of the ATV - thus preventing the rider from being crushed.[1][2] ATV Lifeguard is the only flexible roll bar for ATVs[3] - it is made of 60 segments that all flex and move.[4]
The Lifeguard is installed on the rear rack of an ATV. It can support weights up to 500 kilograms (1,100 lb).[1]
Lifeguard was invented by Vernon Suckling, founder of Ag-tech Industries, a company based in Dargaville, New Zealand.[5][6][4]
In 2017 Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) began investigating the mandatory safety standard for ATVs.[7] This resulted in legislation requiring all new quad bikes to have an operator protection device (OPD) fitted.[8] The safety standard issued by the ACCC specified two models: the Quadbar and the ATV Lifeguard.[8]
Timeline
[edit | edit source]- 2012 - ATV LifeGuard was invented[9]
- 2012 - Won the Innovations Golden Standard Award at Mystery Creek National Fielddays[10]
- 2013 - Winner of the NZ Workplace Health & Safety Award[11]
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