Motorcycle safety

Independent research into quad bike ROPS safety « SafetyAtWorkBlog

Motorbike Safety

Independent research into quad bike ROPS safety « SafetyAtWorkBlog. photo credit: Magliocchetti.M. In early 2009, Australian engineer, Shane Richardson, completed his thesis into the “Performance Criteria For Effective Structural Rollover Protective Systems For Light Passenger Vehicles”.  Part of his thesis included an evaluation of the New Zealand Department of Labour’s ROPS guidelines for ATVs or [...]

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Motorcycle Safety

Motorbike Safety

[picappgallerysingle id="7302528"] Motorcycle Safety Though motorcycles have been nicknamed “death cycles,” motorcycles can be safer than many people think.  Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents and fatalities have increased in recent years (due partly to an increase in motorcycle ownership), inflaming the already negative associations with motorcycle ownership.  However, if motorcycle safety is followed, the likelihood of accidents [...]

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