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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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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
personnel should establish any
additional safety practices that may
be required for safe operation.
Experience has shown that golf
cars are safe when operated in
accordance 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
operate 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
instructions 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 recommended 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:
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Steep Grades
. Where steep
grades exist, restrict golf cars to
designated golf car pathways
where possible. In addition,
identify steep grades with a
suitable warning like:
Steep Grade, Descend Slowly
With Foot On Brake
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Sharp Turns, Blind Corners,
Bridge Approaches
. Chain or
rope off these potentially
hazardous areas or identify them
with a suitable warning describing
the nature of the hazard and the
proper precautions to be taken to
avoid the hazard.
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Wet Areas
. Wet grass may cause
a golf car to lose traction and may
affect stability. Reduce speed in
wet areas or during periods of
inclement weather.
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