Practical off-roading event - book now!

Overview

Off-road driving using 4x4s (Land Rover/Discovery/Toyota Hilux-type vehicles) or ATVs (quad bikes) is part of everyday life for many people.

For workers in land-based industries such as farming, forestry and estate management, utility companies, transport organisations accessing their networks, construction companies and similar businesses, drivers are often alone and in remote, rural areas.

Have you ever considered whether you, your family, employees or clients are adequately trained and safe?

The IOSH Rural Industries Group, in conjunction with the British Off-Road Driving Association (BORDA), is delighted to bring you a series of thought-provoking presentations and practical demonstrations by industry experts which will help you to assess the risks and manage this often-forgotten or underestimated activity.

What's in it for me

This event offers:

• Practical and technical advice and demonstrations from trainers who are skilled in operating, driving/riding and demonstrating off-road vehicles
• An opportunity to share experiences and best practice
• Advice on risk assessment considerations
• Information and guidance for those who use, manage or are responsible for users of off-road vehicles
• Updates on the legal position on using off-road vehicles

Programme and speakers

There will be four main elements to the day:

• Technical and legal update – a classroom-based session, including relevant legislation and accident history.
• Quad bikes – a briefing followed by practical demonstrations focused on identifying common hazards and situations, potential risks and safe ATV driving techniques.
• 4x4 vehicles – the venue has a range of terrain to show all conditions and there will be an opportunity for all delegates to ride as a passenger around a purpose-built off-road driver training course. Delegates will receive instruction from an experienced BORDA instructor who will talk you through a range of off-road hazards encountered on the course and demonstrate safe driving techniques to deal with those hazards.
• Vehicle recovery/winching – this will be a demonstration to show safe techniques but also the identification of hazards and risk assessment considerations. This is often an area where many will be unfamiliar with the correct method but are happy to ‘have a go’ when untrained. This will be an extremely useful session for drivers of 4x4 vehicles who may find themselves in off-road situations.

What you need to know

Book now

Places are limited to 80 delegates so book now to avoid disappointment! View the full programme and booking form here.

Due to the nature of the event, will we need to provide final numbers to the venue two weeks prior so all bookings must be received by 31 August 2012.

As a large proportion of the event is outdoors, please remember to wear suitable clothing and sensible footwear!

If you're interested in promoting your organisation, raising awareness of your brand or showcasing a new product or service at the event, please contact Ruth Atterbury.