Small Vehicle Safety: Golf Carts and UTVs is a 19-minute online course that trains employees on the safe operation of golf carts, utility task vehicles (UTVs), and similar small vehicles in workplace settings. It is designed for employees who operate these vehicles at resorts, campuses, warehouses, parks, and industrial facilities and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Golf carts and utility task vehicles are used across a wide range of workplace settings - from resorts, universities, and parks to warehouses, construction sites, and manufacturing campuses. Despite their small size and low speeds, these vehicles are involved in thousands of injuries annually. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports approximately 18,000 golf cart-related injuries treated in emergency departments each year, with rollovers, ejections, and collisions accounting for the most serious incidents. Under OSHA's General Duty Clause, employers who provide small vehicles for work tasks must ensure operators are trained on safe operation and that the vehicles are maintained in safe condition.
This course trains your employees on the specific hazards associated with golf carts, UTVs, and similar small vehicles, including their high center of gravity, lack of occupant protection features, and susceptibility to rollover on slopes and uneven terrain. Your team will learn proper operating techniques, passenger safety rules, load limits, right-of-way considerations, and how to inspect vehicles before use. The training covers both recreational-style golf carts and more rugged UTVs used in industrial and outdoor work environments.
OSHA does not have a specific standard for golf cart or UTV operation. However, the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act) requires employers to protect employees from recognized hazards, which includes unsafe vehicle operation. OSHA can cite employers under this clause when small vehicle incidents occur and training was not provided. ANSI/ITSDF B56.8 provides voluntary safety standards for personnel and burden carriers, including golf cart-style vehicles used in industrial settings. Individual states and municipalities may have additional regulations governing golf cart operation on public roads. Rollover and ejection incidents are the leading causes of serious injury involving these vehicles, and employers should establish written operating policies that address speed limits, terrain restrictions, and passenger rules.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.