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The Advertiser
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged
Farmers, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe Australia. National standards introduced in 2020 require vehicle stability testing, along with the installation of anti-crush devices that keep quad bikes off the ground if they roll over. Researchers have used coronial records to analyse 161 work-related quad bike deaths on farms between 2001 and 2024 to understand the effects of the new standards. Roll-overs were responsible for 65 per cent of those fatalities, according to the review published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Friday. Chest injuries caused deaths in more than half the cases, including instances of asphyxia, and a further 24 per cent involved head injuries. But there was a small reduction in fatalities in the few years after the safety standards came into force, academics from the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health found. Lead author Tony Lower said it was early days for the standards and fewer fatalities could be expected as new quad bikes replaced the older fleet. "They are a really effective vehicle, but we just need to see them designed safely and used safely," said Dr Lower, an honorary associate professor at AgHealth Australia. Victoria led the decline in fatalities, possibly due to greater enforcement of the standards than other states. Authorities issued 1200 prohibition or improvement notices to Victorian users in recent years, compared to 60 in NSW. While people don't always like enforcement, it has proven effective in areas such as road trauma, Dr Lower said. "Everyone should get home at the end of the day," he told AAP. With estimates of more than 20,000 anti-crush devices in use across Australia, there were no deaths involving vehicles fitted with roll bars, the paper said. But there were fatalities related to quad bikes where the devices had been installed and then removed. The Farmsafe Australia report, released in mid-July, showed fatalities from side-by-side vehicles had overtaken quad bike and tractor accident deaths for the first time in 2024. Side-by-side vehicles were thought to be a safer alternative to quad bikes, but riders died or were injured when they carried heavy loads, did not use seatbelts or went without a helmet. Engineering and design standards could only go so far, Dr Lower said. "There is certainly a role for farmers, producers and parents and everybody else that works and lives on farms to ensure they do the right thing." Farmers, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe Australia. National standards introduced in 2020 require vehicle stability testing, along with the installation of anti-crush devices that keep quad bikes off the ground if they roll over. Researchers have used coronial records to analyse 161 work-related quad bike deaths on farms between 2001 and 2024 to understand the effects of the new standards. Roll-overs were responsible for 65 per cent of those fatalities, according to the review published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Friday. Chest injuries caused deaths in more than half the cases, including instances of asphyxia, and a further 24 per cent involved head injuries. But there was a small reduction in fatalities in the few years after the safety standards came into force, academics from the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health found. Lead author Tony Lower said it was early days for the standards and fewer fatalities could be expected as new quad bikes replaced the older fleet. "They are a really effective vehicle, but we just need to see them designed safely and used safely," said Dr Lower, an honorary associate professor at AgHealth Australia. Victoria led the decline in fatalities, possibly due to greater enforcement of the standards than other states. Authorities issued 1200 prohibition or improvement notices to Victorian users in recent years, compared to 60 in NSW. While people don't always like enforcement, it has proven effective in areas such as road trauma, Dr Lower said. "Everyone should get home at the end of the day," he told AAP. With estimates of more than 20,000 anti-crush devices in use across Australia, there were no deaths involving vehicles fitted with roll bars, the paper said. But there were fatalities related to quad bikes where the devices had been installed and then removed. The Farmsafe Australia report, released in mid-July, showed fatalities from side-by-side vehicles had overtaken quad bike and tractor accident deaths for the first time in 2024. Side-by-side vehicles were thought to be a safer alternative to quad bikes, but riders died or were injured when they carried heavy loads, did not use seatbelts or went without a helmet. Engineering and design standards could only go so far, Dr Lower said. "There is certainly a role for farmers, producers and parents and everybody else that works and lives on farms to ensure they do the right thing." Farmers, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe Australia. National standards introduced in 2020 require vehicle stability testing, along with the installation of anti-crush devices that keep quad bikes off the ground if they roll over. Researchers have used coronial records to analyse 161 work-related quad bike deaths on farms between 2001 and 2024 to understand the effects of the new standards. Roll-overs were responsible for 65 per cent of those fatalities, according to the review published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Friday. Chest injuries caused deaths in more than half the cases, including instances of asphyxia, and a further 24 per cent involved head injuries. But there was a small reduction in fatalities in the few years after the safety standards came into force, academics from the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health found. Lead author Tony Lower said it was early days for the standards and fewer fatalities could be expected as new quad bikes replaced the older fleet. "They are a really effective vehicle, but we just need to see them designed safely and used safely," said Dr Lower, an honorary associate professor at AgHealth Australia. Victoria led the decline in fatalities, possibly due to greater enforcement of the standards than other states. Authorities issued 1200 prohibition or improvement notices to Victorian users in recent years, compared to 60 in NSW. While people don't always like enforcement, it has proven effective in areas such as road trauma, Dr Lower said. "Everyone should get home at the end of the day," he told AAP. With estimates of more than 20,000 anti-crush devices in use across Australia, there were no deaths involving vehicles fitted with roll bars, the paper said. But there were fatalities related to quad bikes where the devices had been installed and then removed. The Farmsafe Australia report, released in mid-July, showed fatalities from side-by-side vehicles had overtaken quad bike and tractor accident deaths for the first time in 2024. Side-by-side vehicles were thought to be a safer alternative to quad bikes, but riders died or were injured when they carried heavy loads, did not use seatbelts or went without a helmet. Engineering and design standards could only go so far, Dr Lower said. "There is certainly a role for farmers, producers and parents and everybody else that works and lives on farms to ensure they do the right thing." Farmers, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe Australia. National standards introduced in 2020 require vehicle stability testing, along with the installation of anti-crush devices that keep quad bikes off the ground if they roll over. Researchers have used coronial records to analyse 161 work-related quad bike deaths on farms between 2001 and 2024 to understand the effects of the new standards. Roll-overs were responsible for 65 per cent of those fatalities, according to the review published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Friday. Chest injuries caused deaths in more than half the cases, including instances of asphyxia, and a further 24 per cent involved head injuries. But there was a small reduction in fatalities in the few years after the safety standards came into force, academics from the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health found. Lead author Tony Lower said it was early days for the standards and fewer fatalities could be expected as new quad bikes replaced the older fleet. "They are a really effective vehicle, but we just need to see them designed safely and used safely," said Dr Lower, an honorary associate professor at AgHealth Australia. Victoria led the decline in fatalities, possibly due to greater enforcement of the standards than other states. Authorities issued 1200 prohibition or improvement notices to Victorian users in recent years, compared to 60 in NSW. While people don't always like enforcement, it has proven effective in areas such as road trauma, Dr Lower said. "Everyone should get home at the end of the day," he told AAP. With estimates of more than 20,000 anti-crush devices in use across Australia, there were no deaths involving vehicles fitted with roll bars, the paper said. But there were fatalities related to quad bikes where the devices had been installed and then removed. The Farmsafe Australia report, released in mid-July, showed fatalities from side-by-side vehicles had overtaken quad bike and tractor accident deaths for the first time in 2024. Side-by-side vehicles were thought to be a safer alternative to quad bikes, but riders died or were injured when they carried heavy loads, did not use seatbelts or went without a helmet. Engineering and design standards could only go so far, Dr Lower said. "There is certainly a role for farmers, producers and parents and everybody else that works and lives on farms to ensure they do the right thing."
West Australian
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- West Australian
Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged
Farmers, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe Australia. National standards introduced in 2020 require vehicle stability testing, along with the installation of anti-crush devices that keep quad bikes off the ground if they roll over. Researchers have used coronial records to analyse 161 work-related quad bike deaths on farms between 2001 and 2024 to understand the effects of the new standards. Roll-overs were responsible for 65 per cent of those fatalities, according to the review published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Friday. Chest injuries caused deaths in more than half the cases, including instances of asphyxia, and a further 24 per cent involved head injuries. But there was a small reduction in fatalities in the few years after the safety standards came into force, academics from the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health found. Lead author Tony Lower said it was early days for the standards and fewer fatalities could be expected as new quad bikes replaced the older fleet. "They are a really effective vehicle, but we just need to see them designed safely and used safely," said Dr Lower, an honorary associate professor at AgHealth Australia. Victoria led the decline in fatalities, possibly due to greater enforcement of the standards than other states. Authorities issued 1200 prohibition or improvement notices to Victorian users in recent years, compared to 60 in NSW. While people don't always like enforcement, it has proven effective in areas such as road trauma, Dr Lower said. "Everyone should get home at the end of the day," he told AAP. With estimates of more than 20,000 anti-crush devices in use across Australia, there were no deaths involving vehicles fitted with roll bars, the paper said. But there were fatalities related to quad bikes where the devices had been installed and then removed. The Farmsafe Australia report, released in mid-July, showed fatalities from side-by-side vehicles had overtaken quad bike and tractor accident deaths for the first time in 2024. Side-by-side vehicles were thought to be a safer alternative to quad bikes, but riders died or were injured when they carried heavy loads, did not use seatbelts or went without a helmet. Engineering and design standards could only go so far, Dr Lower said. "There is certainly a role for farmers, producers and parents and everybody else that works and lives on farms to ensure they do the right thing."
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Quad bike standards saving lives as crackdown urged
Farmers, their families and workers are returning home safely after a day on the land due to stronger quad bike safety standards, but tougher enforcement could save even more lives. Quad bikes have long been a leading cause of deaths on farms, with 10 fatalities in 2024 and 46 reports of injuries, according to Farmsafe Australia. National standards introduced in 2020 require vehicle stability testing, along with the installation of anti-crush devices that keep quad bikes off the ground if they roll over. Researchers have used coronial records to analyse 161 work-related quad bike deaths on farms between 2001 and 2024 to understand the effects of the new standards. Roll-overs were responsible for 65 per cent of those fatalities, according to the review published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health on Friday. Chest injuries caused deaths in more than half the cases, including instances of asphyxia, and a further 24 per cent involved head injuries. But there was a small reduction in fatalities in the few years after the safety standards came into force, academics from the University of Sydney's School of Rural Health found. Lead author Tony Lower said it was early days for the standards and fewer fatalities could be expected as new quad bikes replaced the older fleet. "They are a really effective vehicle, but we just need to see them designed safely and used safely," said Dr Lower, an honorary associate professor at AgHealth Australia. Victoria led the decline in fatalities, possibly due to greater enforcement of the standards than other states. Authorities issued 1200 prohibition or improvement notices to Victorian users in recent years, compared to 60 in NSW. While people don't always like enforcement, it has proven effective in areas such as road trauma, Dr Lower said. "Everyone should get home at the end of the day," he told AAP. With estimates of more than 20,000 anti-crush devices in use across Australia, there were no deaths involving vehicles fitted with roll bars, the paper said. But there were fatalities related to quad bikes where the devices had been installed and then removed. The Farmsafe Australia report, released in mid-July, showed fatalities from side-by-side vehicles had overtaken quad bike and tractor accident deaths for the first time in 2024. Side-by-side vehicles were thought to be a safer alternative to quad bikes, but riders died or were injured when they carried heavy loads, did not use seatbelts or went without a helmet. Engineering and design standards could only go so far, Dr Lower said. "There is certainly a role for farmers, producers and parents and everybody else that works and lives on farms to ensure they do the right thing."
Yahoo
23-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
PGA Tour golfer, Stark County native Justin Lower partnering with Society Brands
CANTON − Society Brands has announced a partnership with PGA Tour golfer and Stark County native Justin Lower, who is wearing hats promoting the Canton-based company and its products during tournaments. Society Brands acquires e-commerce brands and incorporates them into a growing portfolio, offering founders an opportunity to stay involved in operations and equity in the company. The portfolio consists of 12 brands, primarily in the health and personal care sectors. 'This partnership is the first step in a strategic initiative to partner our brands with athletes and celebrities," Michael Sirpilla, co-founder and CEO of Society Brands, said in a prepared statement on July 22. "Through these partnerships, we will be able to drive awareness for our portfolio brands on a national scale. Simply put, this was the perfect deal for Society Brands as it reinforces our mission to support our local community, while driving success for our brands on a national level.' Lower played golf for Northwest High School and Malone University before earning a PGA Tour card in late 2021. He's had 12 Top 10 finishes on tour and tied for third place in January at The American Express golf tournament in La Quinta, California. That was the first week Lower wore a hat featuring Society Brands and brands Vitality Now and EarlyBird. 'I am thrilled to work with the Society team and help promote a company based in my hometown of Canton, Ohio,' Lower said in a prepared statement. 'Michael and his team have done an incredible job of building great brands and bringing jobs to the local community. Together, I'm looking forward to being part of the company's success.' Society Brands is exploring opportunities for paid marketing and additional partnership opportunities with Lower this year and in the future. The company reported its annual revenue as more than $100 million. Reach Kelly at 330-580-8323 or This article originally appeared on The Repository: Society Brands partners with PGA Tour golfer Justin Lower
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
LBP canal renovation in Erode to be over by August 15: WRD
ERODE: The Water Resources Department (WRD) plans to complete by August 15 the renovation of the Lower Bhavani Project (LBP) Canal which is a major water source for farmers in Erode, Tiruppur and Karur districts. Officials informed that 94% of the renovation work has been completed and that water will be released for irrigation from the Lower Bhavani Dam only after the work is fully completed and it is not possible to open the water in advance. The LBP Canal supports an extensive ayacut area of 2,07,000 acres, providing water to thousands of farmers who rely on it for cultivation and livelihood. To enhance the structural integrity and water-carrying efficiency of the canal system, comprehensive renovation works were initiated in 2021. This project is being implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 709.6 crore. Renovation work is carried out on the canal on days when water from the dam is not released for irrigation. There has been a demand among farmers and political parties to release water from the dam for the first phase of the LBP irrigation ahead of the usual date of August 15. A senior WRD official in Erode said, "As of last year, 85% of the renovation work has been completed and the remaining work resumed after the end of the irrigation season on April 30. It is currently in progress at 115 locations.
