OMG they are in a Golf Cart Working

BUT IS HE/SHE Trained ?

Drivers – it the responsibility of the individual driver to obey all vehicle safety regulations, operate the vehicle as outlined in this guide, and operate the vehicle in a safe manner including but not limited to stop at stop signs, yield to pedestrians, use appropriate routes,

secure loads, etc.

If its SO SIMPLE why are events

happening and worker getting hurt!

Types of Golf Carts:

4 Seat 6

Seat

Cargo

A design to fit the job needs

SHOW ME YOUR OPERATOR

COMPETENCY WRITTEN EVALUATION

Can they PERFORM these with ZERO

problems

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

Carts vs. Cars:

• Center of gravity is lower than most vehicles

• Speed limit is much lower

• In a collision, the cart will always lose

Make Sure to Read all Warning Labels

they are not in place just for color:

Pre-trip Check

• Conduct a visual check of

the cart out before driving

• Is the rotating warning

signal light working?

• Is the reverse warning signal

audible?

• Do the breaks work?

• Check for correct tire

pressure

Pre-trip Check - Continued

• Check for obstacles

or pedestrians

around the vehicle

• Adjust mirrors

• Check lights & turn

signals

• Be sure everything is

properly stored

Driving the Vehicle:

• Always check behind the vehicle before backing up

• No more occupants than the number of seats

• Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle

• Drive Slow

• Avoid steep grades

• Forward/Reverse lever

Operating Equipment:

• Accelerator Pedal

• Brake Pedal

• Parking BreakImage from: Lander University

Carts, cars… what’s the difference?

• Carts roll easier

• Carts always operate

near pedestrians

• Carts run silently

• Other motor vehicles

have the right-of-way

What does this symbol mean?

Read All Warning Labels

WARNING: Riding in cargo bed can

cause severe injury or death. Do not

ride in cargo bed.

Driving the Vehicle

• Always check behind the vehicle before backing

• No more occupants that the number of seats

• Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle

• Drive slow

• Avoid steep grades

Cart Safety Guidelines

• Obey ALL traffic signs

• Do not exceed cart weight capacity

• Sudden stops or changes in direction may result in loss of

control

• Keep hands and feet inside at all times when cart is moving

• Avoid tipping over – drive straight up or down a slope

• Always remain seated

• Slow down before and during turns

• Reduce speed, use extra care in inclement weather

When in doubt,

Ask…

• About load capacity

• About operating procedures

• About maintenance records

Hand holds are provided for passenger

balance and safety when vehicle is in

operation.

Leaving the Vehicle Unattended

• Do not dismount

vehicle before it has

come to a complete

stop

• Engage the brake

• Turn off the engine

• Take the key

Night Driving

• If you are driving at night does the cart have:

– working headlights?

– brake lights?

– turn-signal lights

• Drive cautious – pedestrians may not see you

coming.

• Check the lights before driving at night.

Just plain common sense…

• Always tie-down your

load

• Always set your brake

once you get to your

destination

• After loading, check to

see if all four wheels

still touching the

ground?

Carrying A Load

• Do not exceed load capacity

• Balance the load

• Secure the load

• Be sure you can see behind the vehicle

• Loads can change on steep grades

• No one rides in the back

Use Caution When Backing or

Dumping A Load

Driving Tips

�Keep hands and feet inside the vehicle.

�No more occupants than the number of seats.

Maintenance

� Fill the batteries using

Distilled Water Only.

� Fill it only to the beginning of

the neck of the battery.

� Do not overfill as this will

shorten the life of the batteries.

� ALWAYS wear eye wear when filling batteries.

� Wash any acid splashes to

hands immediately.

Ensure the cart is plugged in correctly and taking

a charge.

Charging

Think if it is not

Electrical it

runs on fuel!

� Never do anything that distracts you from operating

the PTV! Such as:

• Operating radios, iPods, walkmans, etc.

• cell phones

• eating/drinking

• smoking

• reading or rubbernecking

� Do not park carts in a way that blocks

emergency exits, doors, stairs, sidewalks,

fire lanes, fire hydrants, handicap ramps.

� No horse play or reckless behavior!

Other Considerations

� Keep load inside the confines of the bed to avoid

catching load on outside obstacles or persons.

� Be concerned with load shifting especially when

transporting different types of materials.

� Know where your center of gravity is located. Where

you normally travel safely empty; you may tip over

with an unbalanced load.

Transporting Loads

Think about your ACTIONS

Show me and KNOW our PM program

Accidents:

If you are involved in an accident,

immediately report to your supervisor

and complete an employee accident

report

After all….

The whole idea is to get

your job done without

endangering either

yourself or others!