The purpose of this PowerPoint is to:
- Help to make sure the safe operation of [Company Name] owned Club Cart (Buggy) at Facility/Site.
- Help to make sure the safety of drivers and passengers.
The Difference Between Cars and Carts:
- Carts roll easier
- Carts always operate near pedestrians.
- Carts run silently
- Other motor vehicles have the right-of-way.
Club /Gulf Carts vs. Cars:
- The Center of gravity is lower than most vehicles.
- The speed limit is much lower
- In a collision, the gulf cart/car will always lose.
Basic Golf Cart Guidelines:
- Golf Carts/cars should only be used for the activity they were appointed for
- Joyriding is not permitted.
- Horseplay put in dangers to passengers and pedestrians and will not be tolerated.
- Club carts must be driven safely at all times.
Where/When you can Drive:
- Do not drive across the grass or on any trails.
- Do not drive in pedestrian zones unless authorized for such utilization.
- Club carts without headlights shall not be driven after dusk or before dawn.
Speed Limits:
- Always maintain a safe speed at all times.
- Avoid making any sharp turns.
- Always drive the club car at a speed equivalent to a well-paced walk and no faster than 15 mph/as per faculty Req, where speedometers are present to indicate speed.
Maximum speed is subject to:
- The area over which it is being operated.
- The weather conditions.
- The total weight of gulf club car/cart, passengers and any other equipment being carried.
- The parking lot speed limit is 5 mph/as per faculty Req.
Information for Drivers:
- Motorized utility vehicle operators shall observe all Site/facility or campus rules and State/country’s vehicle traffic laws such as lane travel, stop signs etc.
- You must always abide by traffic signs and symbols.
- Pedestrians have the right-of-way.
- You must obey site/facility speed limits.
- All Club Car/carts vehicles will be operated from the driver’s side only.
Before you Drive:
Do a pre-trip check.
- Always conduct a visual check of the gulf cart before driving.
- Make a comprehensive review how the vehicle operates before you turn it on.
- Know your vehicle.
- If something is broken or damaged, don’t use it until it’s fixed!
- If you are not well aware with where you are going, check a Facility map before you get started (the next slide provides a suggested route for Facility/Site golf carts).
While Driving the Vehicle….
DO’s
- Keeping hands, legs and feet inside the club car while operating or when it is in motion.
- Slowing down and be cautious in high pedestrian areas.
- Checking blind spots and slowing down before turning and sounding horns.
- Observe in all directions before. Confirming that there are no person, pedestrians or objects behind the club car.
- Maintaining adequate distance between vehicles.
- Following the route plan as per operation in Site.
- Remove keys when not in operation.
- Parking the vehicle in the located area.
- Wait until all passengers are safely descended from the gold cart before moving.
- Keep distractions minimal at all times.
DO NOT
- Do not use mobile phones whilst operating golf carts.
- Do not speed than the allocated speed limit.
- Stopping the club car in undesignated loading/unloading areas.
- Do not overload the golf cart, always refer to the passenger captivity rating.
- Not securing the load before operating the club car.
- Unloading of passengers while the club car is still in motion.
- Overtaking another club car.
- When there are Passengers:
- When your club car/cart has passengers, materials or other objects the weight distribution increases and stopping distance is increased: Go slow!
When there are Pedestrians:
- Pedestrians have the right of way.
- If the club car/cart is being operated on a sidewalk.
- The driver will pull off of the sidewalk to pass the pedestrians.
- Stop/halt the club car/cart when approaching pedestrians until they pass.
Make sure to…
- Always tie down your load on club car/cart.
- Always apply your break once you get to your destination.
- After loading, always double check and verify to see if all four wheels are touching the ground.
Malfunctions:
- Vehicle defects/damages or another technical malfunction should be reported immediately to the department owning/renting the vehicle.
- The vehicle shall not be used until malfunction or problem has been corrected.
- Students shall not repair vehicles.
Accidents:
If you are involved in an incident and or accident, immediately report to your site supervisor or HSE department and accomplish an employee accident report.
Review:
- Know and plan where you’re going.
- Drive at a safe speed.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Use the club cart properly (no horsing around)!
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