Man flown to hospital after quad bike crash

Man Flown to Hospital After Quad Bike Crash in South Burnett

A man has been flown to hospital after crashing his quad bike in the South Burnett region on Friday, sustaining serious injuries in the incident.

Paramedics treated the rider, believed to be in his 20s, at the scene before he was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for further treatment. This latest case echoes a similar rider flown to hospital after a quad bike crash reported in recent months, highlighting an ongoing pattern of serious quad bike accidents across Queensland.

Rising Toll of Quad Bike Incidents

Seven Australians have died in quad bike incidents so far this year, according to figures cited by Seven News. This grim count underscores why safety authorities continue urging operators to exercise caution when riding these vehicles on uneven rural terrain.

South Burnett has featured in several recent reports, including a female rider flown to hospital after a separate quad bike crash in South Burnett, suggesting the region's terrain and popularity for off-road riding may contribute to its elevated incident count. A comparable case also emerged further north, where a Townsville man ended up in hospital following a quad bike incident, reinforcing that these risks extend well beyond one region.

Why Quad Bike Safety Matters for Employers

Quad bikes are widely used across agriculture, construction, and land management sectors, yet they carry significant rollover and collision risks when operators lack proper training or protective controls. Businesses using these vehicles for work purposes carry a duty under work health and safety laws to manage such risks systematically.

• Provide operators with formal training before allowing bike use on worksites
• Ensure protective equipment, including helmets, is worn at all times
• Assess terrain and load limits before each task involving a bike
• Maintain vehicles according to manufacturer specifications

Employers managing plant and mobile equipment risks can strengthen compliance using our ATV and quad bike Safe Work Method Statement, which outlines control measures specific to off-road vehicle operation.

Broader Context on Workplace Vehicle Risks

Quad bike incidents sit alongside other high-risk activities requiring documented safety controls, such as height-related tasks or emergency clean-up operations. Businesses conducting post-storm recovery work, for instance, should reference our free flood and storm clean-up SWMS to manage associated hazards.

For teams working at height alongside vehicle operations, our workbox Safe Work Method Statement provides additional guidance for managing elevated work risks safely.

Read the original article on Seven News.