The Victorian Farmers Federation Making Our Farms Safer (VFF MOFS) is giving
away 20 sets of quad bike operator protection devices and helmets to support
Victorian farmers. This giveaway is open to all Victorian farmers and is valued at
$900 each.
To apply:
-Fill in an application form via the VFF MOFS website and tell us in 200 words
or less what you have done on your farm that has made a positive impact to
improving safety on your farm.
-Book a farm safety consult by calling John 0432 156 223 or Richard 0499 772
472.
This giveaway closes on 31 October, 2021. Winners will be announced and
contacted on 17 November 2021.
VFF President Emma Germano said quad bike rollovers are a leading cause of
trauma and death on Victorian farms.
“Since 2011 sadly 150 people have died from quad bike accidents nationally, 23 of
those were children.”
“Nearly two thirds of quad bike related deaths are caused by a rollover, and three
quarters of deaths occur on a farm.”
“Farmers need to install OPDs to safe guard themselves from death and serious
injury as well as litigation, and I would urge farmers to apply for this fantastic
initiative.”
The MOFS project is funded by the Victorian Government through the Growing
Victoria’s Agriculture election commitment and the Smarter Safer Farms program.
To enter for the OPD give away, complete the application form online at
https://quadbikeopd.vff.org.au