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| Jesse Bocksnick County Extension Agent - 4-H |
Dustin Blakey County Extension Agent - Agriculture |
[Title slide - River Valley Gardening, ATV Tree Safety, Jesse Bocksnick County Extension Agent for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture]
[Jesse Bocksnick standing next to an ATV] Hi I am Jesse Bocksnick with the Sebastian County Extension office. Today we are going to talk a little bit about ATV safety and just a few things you might want to think about after purchasing or before purchasing an ATV or when riding.
[Video clip of someone riding an ATV in a field] As you all know ATVs have become increasingly popular in the natural state and are used for many different purposes from farming and hunting to racing and outdoor family adventures.
[Picture of a person lying next to a wrecked ATV on a muddy hill] Unfortunately with the increase in popularity and the number of ATVs in the state, the number of accidents and injuries has also increased. [Picture of a wrecked ATV on a paved road and a picture of someone with an injured arm with staples running up the length of their arm]
[Darrin Henderson] According to the consumer product safety commission more than 2,753 deaths have been related to ATVs since the year 2000.
[Video clip of people riding ATVs in an ATV safety rider course] There are a few key points to remember before riding an ATV.
Proper ATV size: [Picture of a small ATV] Be sure and fit the rider to the machine when you purchase it. [Picture of a large ATV] Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Since the rider uses their weight to help control the machine it is imperative that the machine fits the rider.
[Video clip of people riding ATVs in an ATV safety rider course] Education: Be sure and take an ATV rider safety course.
[Johnny Gunsaulis] We’re conducting these ATV safety rider courses through 4-H in an effort to keep the young people of Arkansas safer as they’re out riding ATVs. It’s a very popular past time and it’s a very tragic thing when there is a serious injury or death due to an ATV injury. So it’s our goal through the 4-H program to increase people’s abilities and increase their safety habits while they are out riding an ATV.
[Picture of a group receiving lecture information at a safety course training] Safety courses are offered through manufactures, dealers, and the ATV safety institute such as the one offered in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and the 4-H program. [Picture of youth prearing to mount ATVs at training]
[Video clip of someone riding over a piece of wood at the training course] Protection: Always wear a helmet when riding an ATV. [Picture of various types of helmets] Not just any helmet will do. Make sure that the helmet is DOT approved. Also be sure to wear goggles, gloves, long pants, and boots. [Picture of gloves]
[Video clip of people riding ATVs in an ATV safety rider course] Common Sense: Never ride your ATV on paved roads. [Picture of a paved road] ATV tires are made to slip and grip dirt not pavement. Never carry passengers because the extra weight affects the way ATV’s handles. [Picture of one ATV with two riders at night, no safety gear and passenger carrying a gun in his hand - All kinds of wrong!] And never use alcohol or any other substance that inhibits your ability to control your ATV.
[Video clip of people riding ATVs in an ATV safety rider course] Recently Sebastian County 4-Hers had the opportunity to participate in an ATV rider Safety course. These courses are a fun, hands on way to teach experienced and inexperienced riders the basics and proper handling techniques while riding an ATV. [Picture of a youth wearing a helmet, gloves and goggles] The course covers proper clothing, pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, weaving, hill climbing, descending, and traversing, negotiating obstacles, and many other points that give riders a place to start from. [Video clip of people riding ATVs in an ATV safety rider course]
One of the most dangerous places that almost everyone puts their ATV is in the back of a pickup. Always securely fasten your ramp to your truck and don’t forget to treat the ramp just like a steep hill. Lean into to climb and make sure that you are lined up with the ramp before backing off or starting up onto the truck. [Video clip of a pickup with a ramp secured on the tailgate and person riding and ATV up into the bed of the truck]
[Video clip of someone riding an ATV in a field] So, whether you are just feeding the cows, riding through the backwoods of Arkansas, or working around the garden be sure to always use safe ATV practices. For more information on ATV safety please contact your county extension office.
[Title slide - For more information on ATV Safety and 4-H Jesse Bocksnick contact jbocksnick@uaex.edu]
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