Overview
This guide is intended to tell you the basics of completing Golf Cart and Motorized Utility Vehicle Safety and to provide links to additional information.General Info
Golf Cart and Other Motorized Cart Safety Training
All golf carts and motorized carts must be operated safely on University property to reduce accidents, incidents, and injuries related to the operation of golf carts/motorized carts. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) is responsible for providing ongoing education and resources related to the safe operation of golf carts and other motorized carts. EH&S has put together an online training certification course, operating procedures and annual inspection checklist.
Who needs training? How often?
All UWF employees that have the potential to operate a motorized cart (golf cart or utility vehicle) must complete the Motorized Cart Training once and training must be completed before operating a motorized cart on UWF property.
Procedures
Golf Cart Utility Vehicle Operating Procedure – link to document
Each Department must conduct an Annual Golf Cart/ Utility Vehicle Inspection Checklist(make this a link) and submit a copy of the inspection to EH&S B95 or send via email to nmcdonald@uwf.edu or psparks@uwf.edu
External References
University Policy ES-08.01-08/15
We plan to add a section to EH&S web page
External References
Contributors
Interested Parties
How do I obtain this Certification?
The training is offered in an online-only format through SCOOP
- Click the link above and login to SCOOP
- Scroll down to "Golf Cart and Motorized Utility Vehicle Certification" and click the book icon
- Follow the training link
- Read through the content
- Pass the quiz
The training can be reviewed at any point after completing it.