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Title: Powered Cart Safety Training


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Powered Cart Safety Training
Risk Management Safety
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Policy
  • It is the policy of California State
    University, San Marcos to establish a program
    that provides the operator of electric or fuel
    powered carts with the following
  • Adequate training so that the vehicle may be
    operated in a safe manner and
  • A vehicle that is mechanically safe to
    operate on a university campus.

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Upon completion of this course you should be able
to identify
  • The design and basic limitations of your powered
    cart.
  • Safety rules and regulations that pertain to your
    powered cart.
  • How to operate a powered cart in a safe manner.
  • Inspections and maintenance requirements relevant
    to your powered cart.
  • How powered cart accidents and safety violations
    are handled on campus.

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Purpose
  • The purpose of this program is to provide the
    university community with a program that can be
    used to educate vehicle operators in the proper
    and safe driving practices for powered carts.
  • This program will highlight minimum safety
    equipment standards for carts falling under the
    NHSTA, DOT, OSHA, CCR Title 8, and the CSUSM
    IIPP.
  • This program also outlines the personal safety
    inspections required of all operators prior to
    driving an electrical or fuel powered cart on the
    campus.
  • Reference California Vehicle Codes Sections 345,
    385.5, 2115, and 2115.1

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Scope
  • All departments and their employees who operate
    powered carts on the California State University
    San Marcos campus, including student employees
    are required to complete the training. This
    program is available to auxiliary organizations
    to help promote safe driving habits for their
    powered carts.
  • Currently, auxiliary organizations are not
    allowed to rent, use or lease University owned
    vehicles.

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You will not receive credit for completion of
this training if you have not
  • Obtained a valid drivers license.
  • Had your driving records reviewed by University
    Police under the Pull Notice Program.
  • Completed a CSUSM sponsored Defensive Driving
    class with Risk Management and Safety
  • Provided all proper documentation (copies of STD
    261, Valid Drivers License, current certificate
    of Insurance)
  • Sent a copy of Completion of this Course to RMS

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Departments (Supervisors) - Responsibilities
  • Direct all purchases and requests to purchase
    vehicles through the Director of Facility
    Services.
  • Ensure that all vehicle operators complete the
    training prior to operating a powered cart.
  • Annually review "Rules for Safe Operation of
    Powered Carts" with all powered cart operators.
  • Ensure that your departments carts are routinely
    inspected and maintained. Contact CSUSMs Auto
    Shop 760-750-4607 for cart repair or maintenance.

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Departments (Supervisors) - Responsibilities
continued
  • Ensure a cart needing maintenance is tagged Out
    of Service. DO NOT OPERATE until Facilities
    Services Vehicle Shop has inspected, and/or
    repaired the cart, and returns the cart to you in
    a safe operating condition.
  • Immediately report any accidents or injury
    involving a cart, or theft of a cart to
    University Police 760-750-4567 or 911 on a campus
    phone in case of an emergency.
  • Within 24 hours of occurrence report all
    accidents using Standard Forms 270 and 274
    (downloadable) http//www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/os
    p/pdf/std270.pdf http//www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/o
    sp/pdf/std274.pdf
  • Monitor the driving habits of employees.

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Employees (Drivers) - Responsibilities
  • Abide by all the rules and regulations specified
    in this program including
  • Successfully complete the University Defensive
    Driver course.
  • Successfully complete the initial and refresher
    Powered Cart Safety Program training.
  • Obtain a valid drivers license.
  • Immediately report any accident or injury (NO
    MATTER HOW MINOR THE ACCIDENT OR INJURY APPEARS)
    involving a cart to your immediate supervisor.
  • Immediately report ALL cart maintenance problems
    to your immediate supervisor.

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Pre-Trip Safety Inspection
  • Check all tires for proper air pressure - use air
    pressure gauge if you are unsure.
  • Check all lights (if equipped).
  • Check accelerator pedal for a smooth and
    non-binding motion.
  • Test brakes for proper operation.
  • If any of the tested items are not functioning
    properly, take the cart out of service until
    repairs are completed.

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GEM Cart Video

Note not the only brand we have on Campus
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Cart Basics (Hands on review)
  • Lights, turn signal, and horn location.
  • Emergency Brake location and operation.
  • Accelerator and brake pedal operation.
  • Forward-Reverse switch location and operation.

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This activity will be set up and completed at a
later time wit Facility Services Automotive Team
.
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Rules of the Road
  • Please refer to the dos and donts located at
    the end of the Powered Cart Program for Rules of
    the Road.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered Carts
  • The following operating rules apply to both
    electric and gasoline powered carts.
  • Only drivers authorized by the university and
    trained in the safe operation of carts shall be
    permitted to operate such vehicles.
  • All new cart operators must receive training
    before being allowed to operate a cart.
  • Visually inspect cart for problems before use.
  • Seatbelts must be worn by all vehicle occupants
    at all times if equipped. The maximum number of
    passengers is equal to the number of seatbelts in
    the vehicle. All passengers must be in a seat
    while the cart is moving - no exceptions. Drivers
    violating this safety rule will have their
    driving privileges suspended.
  • Operators and passengers shall keep arms and legs
    inside the cart at all times and shall not jump
    on or off of moving vehicles.
  • Operators will not use cell phones, radios, or
    other electronic devices while the vehicle is
    moving.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • Cart operators should not use cell phones while
    driving.
  • Carts shall be driven on campus streets whenever
    possible. If a sidewalk must be used, the vehicle
    speed should not exceed that of the pedestrian
    traffic.
  • Carts should not block or limit pedestrian access
    on sidewalks.
  • Carts shall not be driven though pedestrian
    crosswalks.
  • Carts shall not be driven on lawns at any time.
  • Carts shall not be driven off campus unless they
    have been registered with the California
    Department of Motor Vehicles.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • Carts shall not be driven outside the boundaries
    of campus.
  • Carts shall observe posted speed limits on all
    campus roadways. Carts shall not exceed 10 mph in
    parking lots.
  • Operators shall be familiar with, and observe all
    established traffic laws. Citations will be
    issued for violations of traffic laws.
  • Materials and equipment shall be properly secured
    so that they will not shift or fall off of moving
    carts.
  • Carts shall not be operated at night without
    properly working head and tail lights.
    (Exception the propane powered cart does not
    have nor was equipped with tail lights)

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • Carts are particularly subject to tipping - be
    extremely cautious while making turns and while
    driving on uneven surfaces.
  • Parking is prohibited in the following areas Red
    zones, disabled access spaces, and near building
    entrances and exits.
  • If /when charging electrical carts, wind up power
    cord so it is out of operators way.
  • A three pronged electrical cord should be used to
    charge electrical carts.
  • Before releasing hand brake, make sure the key is
    turned to the full on position.
  • Make sure the cart is engaged in the direction
    you intend to travel (i.e. forward/reverse).
  • Make sure your foot is on the foot pedal brake
    prior to releasing hand brake.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • Release the hand brake prior to using the
    accelerator pedal.
  • If taillights or directional equipment has
    failed, use hand signals for stopping, turning
    left, and turning right.
  • Be especially cautious when rounding blind
    corners and backing up.
  • Obey Stop signs and be cautious at entrances to
    main streets.
  • Drive with lights on at dusk, dawn, night, and
    heavy fog.
  • Drive to the right side of the road so other
    vehicles may safely pass.
  • Make left turns from roadways with caution and
    good judgment.
  • Drive on cement/asphalt areas whenever possible.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • Come to a complete stop before changing
    directions from forward to reverse.
  • Remove the key(s) and set parking brake when away
    from the cart.
  • Use extreme caution when operating carts on
    uneven or non-level surfaces.
  • Drive slowly and cautiously at all times.
  • Allow a safe distance between the cart and
    pedestrians when passing.
  • Allow pedestrians the right-of-way.
  • Cross the campus on designated streets.
  • Report all accidents, injuries, or violations to
    University Police at x4567.
  • Report all mechanical problems to the Facilities
    Services Vehicle Shop x4607.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • DO NOT
  • Leave your keys in the ignition.
  • Allow yourself or passengers to hang feet, legs,
    or arms, out of the cart.
  • Drive while using headphones, cell phones/radios
    etc..
  • Drive with more than two people on front seat or
    anyone in the back of the cart without sitting in
    a seat meant for passengers.
  • Cut corners. Cutting corners can lead to a roll
    over, it also damages property. (i.e. breaks
    sprinklers, ruins grass and shrubbery)
  • Make abrupt directional changes.

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Rules for Safe Operation of Powered
Cartscontinued
  • and DO NOT
  • Drive with material loaded on the back of the
    cart without tightened down straps or appropriate
    netting, or other means of securing the load.
  • Skid unless under emergency situations because
    this greatly strains brake components.
  • Use the accelerator to hold the cart on an
    incline.
  • Drive or park on grass, unless it is absolutely
    essential.
  • Operate carts off of university property.
  • Drive carts under the influence of alcohol.
  • Park carts in areas that would obstruct fire
    exits from buildings.
  • Play or rough house on carts.
  • Yell or scream while operating a cart.

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What are the leading causes of bicyclist and
pedestrian related cart accidents?
  • Speeding
  • Failure to yield at a cross walk.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal,
    or prescription drugs.

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What are the leading causes of powered cart
operator injury?
  • Quick turns.
  • Inability to recognize changes in terrain.
    (e.g. dips, oil, water)
  • Not wearing seatbelts.

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Reporting and follow up for powered cart
accidents and safety violations on campus.
  • Please report all cart accidents and observed
    cart violations to University Police by calling
    760-750-4567 or 911 on a campus phone in case of
    an emergency.
  • Provide University Police with The cart
    identification number, which can be found on
    either sides of the cart, the location of the
    accident/violation, the type of
    accident/violation, date, and approximate time
    the accident/violation was observed.
  • University Police will relay violation
    information to the Department Supervisor that is
    responsible for that particular cart. A copy of
    the notice to the supervisor regarding the cart
    violation will be maintained in the Risk
    Management Safety Office.

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Reporting powered cart accidents and safety
violations continued
  • The supervisor will investigate the referred cart
    violation and speak to both the driver and any
    witness(es) to look for the root cause of the
    violation.
  • RMS will be notified by University Police in the
    case of an accident. A subsequent investigation
    may take place to identify root cause and assist
    in eliminating similar accidents from occurring
    in the future.
  • Depending on the results of the investigation,
    the supervisor will take appropriate disciplinary
    actions. Any corrective action following a
    violation will be documented and notification
    sent to the Risk Management and Safety Office.

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Last but certainly not leastPowered Cart
Refresher Training is required when
  • An employee has an accident involving a cart.
  • An employee has received notice of a cart
    violation.
  • Every four years per the Department of
    Governmental Services (DGS) State Administrative
    Manual (SAM).

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When you have completed this program contact your
supervisor and send an e-mail copied to your
supervisor (MPP) and the form from the Self
Administered/Paper training signed by you and
your supervisor and send a copy to RMS. Contact
Facility Services Automotive to arrange for an
orientation on the best operation practice and
maintenance overview. If you have questions
contact Risk Management and Safety at Ext. 4502.
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The keys to cart safety are in your hands!!!
Please Drive Safely!!!
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