Safe Work Australia is consulting on options to improve the safety of quad bikes when used in the workplace.

245 people have died in quad bike related incidents in Australia since 2011. The majority of fatalities were the result of a collision or rollover and 43 of those killed were aged 19 or under. As at 9 April, 10 quad bike fatalities have been recorded so far in 2026.

This consumer safety standard aims to improve quad bike safety and prevent injuries and deaths. It applies to all new and imported second-hand quad bikes at the point of sale. 

Resources relating to quad bike safety.  

Quad bikes are hazardous for people who operate them and work near them.   

Quad bikes are a leading cause of worker injury and death in the 

Every year, quad bikes are a major cause of death and serious injury in rural workplaces. Many incidents involve rollovers. 

Use this guide to manage the risks of machinery, vehicles and other types of plant used in rural workplaces. 

The guide includes information on: 

• using plant in rural workplaces 

This information sheet provides information about managing the risks of using quad bikes in rural workplaces, including: 

• determining farm vehicle needs