Farmers urged to prepare for new quad safety regulations

Mandatory training and helmets will soon become a legal requirement for quad bike users.

Over the last 10 years, there have been 11 fatalities in agriculture involving quad bikes.

Farmers are being urged to prepare for the new quad bike safety regulations that will come into effect soon.

The Health and Safety Authority in the last week has been focusing on these safety regulations, which include the introduction of compulsory helmet wearing and training for operators.