ATV/UTV Safety

COURSE OVERVIEW

ATVs and UTVs, also known as Off-highway vehicles (OHVs), are not just enjoyable recreational vehicles; they also serve as functional tools for tasks in rugged terrains. However, due to their recreational use, we often overlook their potential risks. These vehicles, given their distinctive structures and specific handling requirements, can pose significant threats to operators if they’re not fully cognizant of the associated operating risks.

Through real-life demonstrations, illustrative diagrams, and interactive exercises, this online ATV/UTV Safety course offers you the essential knowledge to proficiently manage and control your OHV in a safe and effective manner. The course extensively covers common risks associated with OHV operation, appropriate hazard controls, key components of ATVs and UTVs, and optimal operation practices.

This course spans 1.5 technical hours.

CEUs
(Continuing Education Units)

BCRSP
This ATV/UTV Safety course may qualify for 0.15 CEUs from the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP) as part of the Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD Program) for maintaining BCRSP certification. Refer to the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD points criteria.

COURSE TOPICS

This online ATV/UTV Safety course covers the following topics:

ATV and UTV components
Common OHV operation hazards and how to control them
Incident reporting procedures
Pre-ride and post-ride inspections
Start-up procedures for ATVs and UTVs
Testing the drive system
Best practices for ATV and UTV operation
Driving on hills, slippery surfaces, soft ground, sand, and other conditions
Characteristics of responsible operators
Loading and winching
Loading and securing machines for transport
Storage and annual maintenance procedures

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated completion time is 90 minutes.

PASS MARK

The tests in this online course aim to reinforce the material presented. A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully pass this course. You have up to three attempts to achieve the passing score.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. We recommend retaking this ATV/UTV Safety course every 3 years from the course completion date indicated on the certificate.

This course was created using standards that will allow playback on most internet capable devices with standard web browsing capabilities including Apple’s iTouch, iPad, and iPhone, as well as most other smartphones and tablets including those with Android and Windows operating systems.