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Cart Training California Lutheran University Safety and Security
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Introduction The proper operation of electric or gas powered utility carts is required of all cart drivers. The information and instructions included in this program will enable operators of utility carts to avoid situation that may compromise their safety or the safety of those in the vicinity of the vehicle, and avoid damaging the vehicle or any of its accessories The proper operation of electric or gas powered utility carts is required of all cart drivers. The information and instructions included in this program will enable operators of utility carts to avoid situation that may compromise their safety or the safety of those in the vicinity of the vehicle, and avoid damaging the vehicle or any of its accessories
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Requirements Valid Drivers license Valid Drivers license Cart training course Cart training course Written test Written test Sign cart safety agreement Sign cart safety agreement
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Cart Restrictions Student workers are restricted to utility carts meeting Standard 500 requirements. Student workers are restricted to utility carts meeting Standard 500 requirements.
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49 CFR 571.500 Section 5 (b)- Each low speed vehicle shall be equipped with: Section 5 (b)- Each low speed vehicle shall be equipped with: 1) Headlamps 1) Headlamps 2) Front and rear turn signals 3) Tail lamps 4) Stop lamps 5) Reflectors 6) An exterior mirror mounted on the drivers side and either a passenger side or interior mirror 7) Parking brake 8) Windshield 9) Vehicle identification number 10)Type 1 or 2 seatbelts in each sitting position 10)Type 1 or 2 seatbelts in each sitting position
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Cart restrictions (cont.) Carts may only be utilized within the confines of the CLU campus. Carts may only be utilized within the confines of the CLU campus. Cart occupancy is limited to manufacturers specifications. Cart occupancy is limited to manufacturers specifications. Max speed limit on campus is 25 mph on the street, 5mph on the sidewalk if needed. Max speed limit on campus is 25 mph on the street, 5mph on the sidewalk if needed. No modifications to any carts without written permission from the manufacturer. No modifications to any carts without written permission from the manufacturer.
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Campus Restrictions Utility carts are not allowed in the administration area or on the campus spine. Utility carts are not allowed in the administration area or on the campus spine. Ground Guides will be used when entering or exiting sporting events Ground Guides will be used when entering or exiting sporting events Pedestrians have the right of way at all times! Pedestrians have the right of way at all times! No parking near building entrances that would impede exiting the building in the event of an emergency. No parking near building entrances that would impede exiting the building in the event of an emergency.
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Cart Inspection Cart inspections are to be performed prior to use. Cart inspections are to be performed prior to use. If any item is found to be damaged, broken, or prevents the safe operation of the cart, it must be reported to the immediate supervisor. DO NOT USE THE CART! If any item is found to be damaged, broken, or prevents the safe operation of the cart, it must be reported to the immediate supervisor. DO NOT USE THE CART! All repairs are to be performed by facilities All repairs are to be performed by facilities
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Rules of the Road Seatbelts will be worn at all times. Seatbelts will be worn at all times. No use of phones or IPODS while driving. No use of phones or IPODS while driving. Keep all body parts inside cart while in motion. Keep all body parts inside cart while in motion. Keep carts on hard surface at all times. Keep carts on hard surface at all times. Obey all traffic control devices on campus (stop signs, cross walks, speed bumps) Obey all traffic control devices on campus (stop signs, cross walks, speed bumps) Slow down when approaching turns, driveways, blind corners. Slow down when approaching turns, driveways, blind corners. No parking on steep grades. No parking on steep grades. Do not dismount the vehicle while cart is in motion Do not dismount the vehicle while cart is in motion
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Parking the Cart Engage the parking brake Engage the parking brake Place cart in neutral Place cart in neutral Turn key to off position and remove Turn key to off position and remove If cart is not being utilized for a long period of time (overnight) it will be locked utilizing the provided locking mechanism on the cart. If cart is not being utilized for a long period of time (overnight) it will be locked utilizing the provided locking mechanism on the cart.
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Enforcement Campus Safety and Security will issue citations for both moving and parking violations Campus Safety and Security will issue citations for both moving and parking violations First violation of any safety regulation will result in a 6 month suspension of cart license First violation of any safety regulation will result in a 6 month suspension of cart license Second violation will result in license revocation Second violation will result in license revocation
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Reporting accidents/ injuries Report all accidents to campus safety and security Report all accidents to campus safety and security Call 9-1-1 and campus security at 3-9-1-1 if any parties are injured. Call 9-1-1 and campus security at 3-9-1-1 if any parties are injured.
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Questions?
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Thank You Be Safe!
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