Golf Cart Safety (UNV-14.2)

Golf Cart Safety (UNV-14.2)

Learning objectives

  • Identify hazardous driving conditions
  • Identify the operating requirements of a golf cart
  • Identify the features of a golf cart
  • Identify dangerous driving behavior and how to prevent it
  • Identify the safety requirements of driving on and off campus

Course overview

Golf carts are increasingly popular on college and university campuses because they are affordable, efficient, and clean. Unfortunately their sporty origins and amusing depictions in television and movie comedies have given them a reputation as fun, casual vehicles, causing many people to overlook their inherent risks. The Consumer Products Safety Commission estimates that there are approximately 15,000 emergency room visits each year for injuries related to the use of a golf cart. This course will help the learner to identify best practices for using a golf cart or low speed vehicle on the job. It is designed for any university employees who will drive golf carts, utility carts, or low speed vehicles in the course of their duties.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 26 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • English
Regulations
  • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, Section 5(a)(1), General Duty Clause
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