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G19E
MAINTENANCE SAFETY PROGRAM
!
Like all machines, golf cars can
cause injury if improperly used or
maintained. This section contains
broad safety practices required for
safe golf car operation. Before golf
cars are operated, golf course per-
sonnel should establish any addition-
al safety practices that may be
required for safe operation.
Experience has shown that golf cars
are safe when operated in accor-
dance with the safety warnings
affixed to every golf car. This safe
operation is enhanced when golf cars
are used according to the safety rules
and practices established to meet the
terrain and conditions of the course
they are used on.
The information contained here is
intended for golf course personnel
responsible for golf car safety. If you
are responsible for the operation and
maintenance of this golf car, we
encourage you to implement this golf
car safety program.
DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS
Allow only authorized people to oper-
ate golf cars. It is recommended that
only people who possess a valid
motor vehicle driver’s license be
allowed to operate golf cars.
Place operation and safety instruc-
tions recommended by the golf car
manufacturer, along with the golf
course safety rules, in a conspicuous
place near the golf car rental area or
golf car pick-up area. It is also rec-
ommended that the following warning
be posted in a conspicuous location:
Do Not Operate Golf Cars When
Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or
Drugs
GOLF COURSE SAFETY
SURVEY
Perform safety surveys regularly to
identify hazardous areas where golf
cars should not be operated.
GOLF COURSE HAZARD
PREVENTION
The following golf course hazards
must be made safe:
●
Steep Grades
.
Where steep
grades exist, restrict golf cars to
designated golf car pathways
where possible. In addition, identify
steep grades with a suitable warn-
ing like:
Warning: Steep Grade, Descend
Slowly With Foot On Brake
●
Sharp Turns, Blind Corners,
Bridge Approaches
. Chain or
rope off these potentially haz-
ardous areas or identify them with
a suitable warning describing the
nature of the hazard and the prop-
er precautions to be taken to avoid
the hazard.
●
Wet Areas
. Wet grass may cause a
golf car to lose traction and may
affect stability. Chain or rope off wet
areas or identify wet areas with a
suitable warning.
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