Like all machines, utility vehicles can
cause injury if improperly used or
maintained. This section contains
broad safety practices required for
safe operation. Before vehicles are
operated, personnel should establish
any additional safety practices that
may be required for safe operation.
Experience has shown that utility
vehicles are safe when operated in
accordance with the safety warnings
affixed to every utility vehicle. This
safe operation is enhanced when
utility vehicles are used according to
the safety rules and practices estab-
lished to meet the terrain and condi-
tions of the course they are used on.
The information contained here is
intended for authorized personnel
responsible for utility vehicle safety.
If you are responsible for the opera-
tion and maintenance of this utility
vehicle, we encourage you to imple-
ment a safety program.
DRIVER
QUALIFICATIONS
Allow only authorized people to oper-
ate utility vehicles. It is recommend-
ed that only people who possess a
valid motor vehicle driver’s license
be allowed to operate utility vehicles.
Place operation and safety
instructions recommended by the
utility vehicle manufacturer, along
with the safety rules, in a conspicu-
ous place near the utility vehicle stor-
age area. It is also recommended
that the following warning sign be
posted in a conspicuous location:
Do not operate utility vehicles
when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Death or serious
personal injury can result from
failing to comply with this
warning instruction.
SAFETY SURVEY
Perform safety surveys regularly to
identify hazardous areas where utili-
ty vehicles should not be operated.
HAZARD PREVENTION
The following hazards must be
made safe:
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Steep Grades
. Where steep
grades exist, restrict utility vehicles
to designated utility vehicle path-
ways where possible. In addition,
identify steep grades with a
suitable warning sign like:
Descend steep grades slowly with
foot on brake. Death or serious
personal injury can result from
failing to comply with this
warning instruction.
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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 utility vehicle to lose traction and
may affect stability. Reduce speed
in wet areas or during periods of
inclement weather.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
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