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Tulane University

Tulane University. Presented by Louis Mayer RS, MPH, CSP, CFI Tulane University Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) 988-2447 Sponsored by Facilities Services. Golf Cart Training. Introduction. 1990-2006 Golf Cart injury rate increased more than 130%

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Tulane University

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  1. Tulane University Presented by Louis Mayer RS, MPH, CSP, CFI Tulane University Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) 988-2447 Sponsored by Facilities Services Golf Cart Training

  2. Introduction • 1990-2006 • Golf Cart injury rate increased more than 130% • From 5,772 cases in 1990 to 13,411 IN 2006 • Most common injuries occurred from • Falling & jumping from a golf cart • Ejection resulting in head injuries Tulane University

  3. Purpose – Golf Carts To move quickly & quietly across common areas For the efficient & economic transportation of persons & equipment to various campus locations Tulane University

  4. Golf Cart Policy • Tulane University Uptown Campus only • Approved by the TU President’s Cabinet • Applies to use of golf carts & other 3 or 4 wheeled cart-type vehicles • Powered by electric or internal combustion engines • Operated by TU employees, students & university-approved contractors Tulane University

  5. Golf Cart Policy • To provide guidance regarding acquisition & operation of golf carts • Establishes a method to track registration • Specifies their permissible use • Addresses safety issues Tulane University

  6. Golf Cart Policy • Limited to Valid Business Use • Transporting personnel, equipment, supplies for TU • Transporting employees or students with temporary or permanent disability needs • Office of Insurance & Risk Management to maintain a master list of TU depts approved to operate golf carts • Number of carts, registration numbers & operators • University-approved contractor may be approved to use a university-owned golf cart • Prohibits personal use other than disability-related needs Tulane University

  7. Golf Cart Policy • Operators • Only authorized employees, contractors, & students • Must have a valid driver’s license • Must receive a copy of the Golf Cart Policy • Your dept must ensure employee compliance with license & policy distribution & documentation. • Prohibited operators • Dependents of authorized operators • Non-affiliates of TU except for approved contractors • Anyone without a valid driver’s license Tulane University

  8. Golf Cart Policy • Approved use areas • Designated routes – see http://tulane.edu/counsel/oirm/upload/Golf-Cart-Routes-and-Parking-Uptown-Campus.pdf for map • Keep copy of laminated map in cart at all times • Route changes or maps to be sent via email to the dept contact • Do not operate golf carts on public streets or city sidewalks • Except as per the map to access university property that is not adjacent to other university property or that is not easily accessible Tulane University

  9. Golf Cart Parking – H. T. Memorial Library - 2013 Tulane University

  10. Golf Cart Policy • Parking areas • Use designated areas • Packed gravel surfaces • Hard, paved surfaces (such as asphalt, concrete, brick) • Do not park in non-designated areas • Soft surfaces • Landscaping, unpaved surfaces, natural covered areas with mulch, pine bark or straw • In front of building entrances, stairs, handicap ramps or main thoroughfares • Sidewalks Tulane University

  11. Golf Cart Policy – Improper Parking Tulane University

  12. Golf Cart Policy • Parking (cont’d) • Exception – When delivering equipment/materials to a building without a parking space near the entrance • May temporarily park in front of the building • For no more than 10 minutes Tulane University

  13. Golf Cart Policy • Acquisition • Complete Request for Purchase Form (http://tulane.edu/counsel/oirm/upload/Request-for-Purchase-of-a-Golf-Cart.pdf • Approval needed from Office of Insurance & Risk Management & SVP for Operations/CFO • Acquire cart through Purchasing • Purchase electric carts whenever feasible • Disposition • Contact Tulane University Police Department (TUPD) Tulane University

  14. Golf Cart Policy • Registration Process • Facilities Services to equip carts with • Audible warning device • Strobe light • Sticker with phone number for reports of policy violations • Laminated map to be kept in vehicle • Training • Coordinated by Facilities Services & Office of Insurance & Risk Management • Required for all golf cart operators • No more than once annually Tulane University

  15. Golf Cart Policy • Registration Process (cont’d) • Provide info to TUPD • Name of dept or contractor • Name, number & email of dept responsible person • Description of cart with serial number & asset number • TUPD verifies • Official university logo displayed on cart • Contractor owned carts have contractor’s name • TUPD issues • Permit number • Applied to vehicle Tulane University

  16. Golf Cart Policy • Safety - Vehicular • Do not operate in a manner that may endanger passengers, others or damage property • Obey all campus traffic regulations & signs • Travel in the direction of the flow of traffic when on a campus street • Do not exceed posted speed limits for motorized vehicles on campus streets Tulane University

  17. Golf Cart Policy • Safety – Pedestrian & Cyclists • Pedestrians and cyclists have the right of way • Stay at least 10 feet behind any pedestrian or cyclist • Do not exceed the speed of pedestrian traffic present on campus sidewalks • Do not pass pedestrians or cyclists at any time • If a pedestrian or cyclist is traveling in the opposite direction • Come to a complete stop • Wait until the pedestrian or cyclist passes Tulane University

  18. Golf Cart Policy • Safety - Personal • Do not exceed the passenger limit or load capacity for the cart • Passengers must keep their heads, legs & arms inside the cab • Do not stand on the back of the cart • Do not modify a cart without the permission of Facilities Services. Only Facilities Services can modify a cart. Tulane University

  19. Golf Cart Policy • Safety - Personal • While the cart is moving, an operator cannot • Use a cellphone • Write, read or send text messages • Operate the audible alarm and strobe while the cart is moving. • Use the headlights for operation after dark. Do not use a cart after dark if not equipped with headlights that operate. Tulane University

  20. Golf Cart Policy • Enforcement by TUPD • For the safe operation, registration & parking of carts • Citations to be issued to the operator • For parking, speeding and other operational violations • Citations to be issued to the responsible dept or contractor • If the operator cannot be identified • Copies of citations to be sent to the dept, Office of Insurance & Risk Management and SVP for Operations/CFO. • If a contractor is issued a citation, the dept hiring the contractor is responsible for the fine if it is not paid. Tulane University

  21. Golf Cart Policy • Maintenance • Routinely inspect & maintain the cart as per manufacturer • Inspect no less than annually • Maintenance to be performed by Facilities Services • Depts to be charged for this service • Securing of carts • Lock or secure when not in use or after hours • Responsibility of the dept for property damage or bodily injury Tulane University

  22. Questions? • For copy of policy and forms, go to http://tulane.edu/counsel/oirm/golfcart.cfm Tulane University

  23. Quiz • 1. The most common injuries noted from 1990 – 2006 involving a golf cart were the following: • A. Falling from a golf cart • B. Jumping from a golf cart • C. Ejection resulting in head injuries • D. A and B • E. A, B, and C • 2. The Golf Cart Policy for Tulane University applies only to the Uptown Campus. • A. True • B. False Tulane University

  24. Quiz • 3. The Golf Cart Policy applies to 3 or 4 wheeled cart-type vehicles powered only by electric motors. • A. True • B. False • 4. Limited to Valid Business Use in the Golf Cart Policy applies to • A. Transporting personnel, equipment and supplies for TU • B. Transporting employees or students with temporary or permanent disability needs • C. Both A and B • D. None of the above Tulane University

  25. Quiz • 5. One must have a valid driver’s license to operate a golf cart. • A. True • B. False • 6. There are no exceptions to the operation of a golf cart on a public street or city sidewalk. • A. True • B. False Tulane University

  26. Quiz • 7. Authorized contractors and students may operate a golf cart. • A. True • B. False • 8. When delivering equipment/materials to a building without a parking space near the entrance, one may • A. Temporally park in front of the building • B. Park for no more than 10 minutes • C. Block exits • D. All of the above • E. Only A and B Tulane University

  27. Quiz • 9. One must stay at least 5 feet behind any pedestrian or cyclist when operating a Golf Cart. • A. True • B. False • 10. Golf carts must have the following: • A. Audible alarm device • B. Strobe light • C. Sticker with phone number for reporting of policy violation • D. Laminated map • E. All of the above • F. Only A and B Tulane University

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