UW-Eau Claire Facilities Management Utility Vehicles By : Chaizong Lor, Safety Coordinator 29 CFR 1910.178

UW-Eau Claire Facilities Management

Utility Vehicles

By: Chaizong Lor, Safety Coordinator

29 CFR 1910.178


Training Objectives• Type of Utility Vehicles• Rules of The Road• Drive Safely• Use Extra Caution• Safe Loading• Inspections• Fueling Safety• Additional Training


FM Utility Vehicles Include:

• Trucksters• Tractors• Riding Mowers• Loaders


Rules of The Road• A valid driver’s license is required to

operate a utility vehicle.• Remember:

–Pedestrians have the right of way!• Obey Speed Limits (Maximum speed

on campus 25mph – 5 mph on sidewalks with pedestrians present)

• Obey all traffic signs and signals.


Rules of The Road Cont.

• Do not operate the vehicle or any implement attached to it while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance, or if you are taking medication that would impair your responses.

• Report all accidents promptly after they occur.


Drive Safety• Always keep both hands

on the steering wheel whenever possible.

• Always keep arms and legs inside of vehicle while it is in motion.

• Use extreme care when backing and make sure no one is behind vehicle.


Drive Safety Cont.• Beware of overhead obstructions

(low tree limbs, electrical wires, etc.).• Adjust speed to current driving

conditions (dry, moist, icy, etc.).• Always slow down before turns.• Avoid sidewalks when possible.• Never carry passengers

in the cargo bed.• Never engage in

“stunt driving” or horseplay.


Use Extra Caution• Remember that others may not see

you well at night, early in the morning or during inclement weather.

• Check your vehicles headlights, brake lights and turn signals to be sure they are working properly.

• Stay a safe distance away from pedestrians, ramp edges, platforms, other equipment, etc.


Use Extra Caution Cont.

• Park at locations (consistent with efficient performance of duties) that will not disrupt other traffic (including pedestrians) or cause damage to facilities or landscape.

• Do not leave engine running when unattended.


Safe Loading• Do not overload.• Keep loads low

(not top heavy) so vehicle does not get top heavy.

• Position loads carefully so they can not shift or tip over.

• Place loads in box ahead of rear axle.• Heavy loads placed behind the rear

axle takes weight off of front wheel causing loss of steering control.


Inspections• Daily Inspections are to be

performed by operators of utility vehicles to:–Check for leaks of fuel, oil or water.–Check for hydraulic leaks.–Check for proper inflation of tires.–Check for damage or unsafe

conditions.


Inspections Cont.• Weekly Inspections are to be

performed by operators of utility vehicles to:– Check the oil.– Check lights for proper operation.– Check that tires have adequate tread.

• Safety Inspections are to be completed by a qualified mechanic as follows:– Twice each year for trucksters, tractors

and loaders.– Annually for riding mowers.


Fueling Safety• Smoking is not permitted

in refueling areas.• Fuel tanks shall not be filled

while the engine is running.• Spills should be avoided.

– Spills over one gallon should be reported to the Office of Loss Prevention and Safety at 36-3999 and your immediate supervisor.

– In case of spills, do not restart the vehicle.– Keep people away.


Additional Training• A 20 minute video on safe operation

of trucksters is available for all truckster drivers to view.– Supervisors can arrange with the Safety

Coordinator to check it out for use in a shop. Note: It is required that all driver’s view this video in order to be certified by FM to operate utility vehicles.

• Additional videos that are specific to certain equipment may also be checked out.


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