Etiquette Worker Safety Instructor: Mickey McCord FOR GOLF COURSE PERSONNEL AND

Safety is Your Responsibility

What is Etiquette? A code of behavior Consideration for others

What about golf etiquette 1st section in rules of golf Assures safety Applies to everyone on the course, even workers

Is golf etiquette important to you? Avoid injuries Do not interfere with play Courtesy to members and guests

What are the hazards Struck by club Struck by ball Hit by cart Disgruntled golfers

Your daily objectives 1.Be productive 2.Be courteous to golfers 3.Avoid accidents and injuries

Etiquette when you’re close to golfers Quiet while a shot is being played Stay still while shot is played Stand out of the way

Quiet please When a golfer addresses the ball How quiet? What about equipment?

Don’t move! When do you have to be still? Tees and greens Should I stop working?

Where to Stand Out of “line of play” Not directly behind Far enough away Check with your supervisor

When you are close to golfers it’s important to… 1.Be quiet 2.Stay still 3.Stay behind and right 4.Turn off equipment

When golfers approach your work area Watch for golfers Acknowledge golfers Move out of play

When golfers approach your work area Signal them Okay to play Watch the ball carefully FORE!

When is it okay to work again? Depends on the job Golfers have moved on No other golfers approaching Golfers give you the ok

Some basic guidelines Get out early and don’t waste time Remain quite and still around tees and greens Sometimes it’s better to let your mower idle

Basic guidelines Work backwards if you get caught by play Know the blind spots Avoid sudden noise or movements

Some specific jobs Mowing fairways Syringing greens Raking/edging bunkers Irrigation repair

Mowing fairways Pay close attention! Work backwards Look for gaps in play Can you move to another part of the fairway? Are you far enough away?

Syringing greens Critical job Pay attention! Work backwards Are golfers aware? Hold play for 1 minute Be courteous Hustle

Raking or edging bunkers Pay attention! Greenside or fairway? Acknowledge golfers Move to back and away from green

Irrigation repair Particularly tough Screen or shield A lookout Pay Attention!

QUICK REVIEW: Some jobs are particularly dangerous because they put you directly in the line of play. There are some strategies to help but most importantly you must… PAY ATTENTION!

Hardhats? Not OSHA required in most states Superintendent’s rule They could help What’s your opinion?

What to do if you are hit 1.Do not engage the golfer 2.Assess the injury 3.Call for help 4.Ice for swelling 5.Seek medical attention

Working around golfers quiz true or false? Golfers yell FORE! So others will know their score. All golfers know not to hit at greens staff. Practicing good golf etiquette will help you work safely. YOU must pay attention and watch out for golfers. False True False True Golf etiquette is only important for golfers.