Title: Powered Cart Safety Training
1Powered Cart Safety Training
Risk Management Safety
2Policy
- 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.
3Upon 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.
4Purpose
- 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
5Scope
- 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.
6You 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
7Departments (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.
8Departments (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.
9Employees (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.
10Pre-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.
11GEM Cart Video
Note not the only brand we have on Campus
12Cart 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.
I wonder What this Does??
This activity will be set up and completed at a
later time wit Facility Services Automotive Team
.
13Rules of the Road
- Please refer to the dos and donts located at
the end of the Powered Cart Program for Rules of
the Road.
14Rules 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.
15Rules 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.
16Rules 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)
17Rules 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.
18Rules 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.
19Rules 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.
20Rules 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.
21Rules 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.
22What 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.
23What 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.
24Reporting 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.
25Reporting 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.
26Last 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).
27When 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.
28The keys to cart safety are in your hands!!!
Please Drive Safely!!!