Golf Course Maintenance Safety

(13 min.) As golf course grounds keeping professionals, you have many responsibilities maintaining the golf course and surrounding areas that provide enjoyment for a large number of people. The equipment, chemicals, and techniques you use can be hazardous; however, being aware of the hazards and taking action to prevent accidents is what safety is all about. It's called Safety Awareness. It takes a conscious effort to think safety before you perform any job. Think about the hazard then take the steps to reduce the risk. This short video won't feature all the hazards associated with golf course maintenance, but it will give you an idea about some of the hazards and the action you need to take in order to prevent accidents.

Topics included in this safety video are: dress properly, eye and hearing protection, accident reporting, equipment maintenance, daily maintenance, battery charging, personal protective equipment (PPE), acid storage, mowers, edgers, and trimmers, guards, riding mower, refueling a hot motor, string trimmers, chemicals, and material safety data sheets (MSDS).

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.