MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
1. GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1.1 Introduction
Like other machines, EPIC CART can cause injury if improperly used or maintained. This section contains
broad safety practices recommended for safe EPIC CART operations. Before operation, the controlling party
should establish such additional specific safety practices as may be reasonably required for safe operations.
Experience has shown that EPIC CART which comply with the provisions stated in part II of this standard are
safe when properly operated in accordance with the safety and operation is enhanced when the EPIC CART is
operated within a specific set of operation instructions, safety rules and practices established to meet actual
operating terrain and conditions.
The safety information contained in part II is intended to provide the controlling party with basic safety
information and to encourage the controlling party to implement an EPIC CART safety program.
It is suggested and recommended that Part II be reprinted in the EPIC CART manufacturer’s operation and
service manuals to encourage safe operations and practices at the controlling party’s facility.
1.2 Safety Survey
The controlling party shall perform a safety survey periodically, and as conditions warrant to their premises, to
identify areas where EPIC CART should not be operated and to identify possible hazards.
1.2.1 Wet and Loose Terrain
Wet grassy areas and loose terrain may cause an EPIC CART to lose traction and may affect stability. Wet areas
and loose terrain shall be chained or roped off to prevent EPIC CART operations or be identified by a suitable
warning not to operate EPIC CART in this area due to wet and loose terrain.
1.2.2 Sharp Turns, Blind Corners, Bridge Approaches
Sharp turns, blind spots, bridge approaches and other potentially hazardous areas shall be either chained or
roped off to prevent EPIC CART operations or identified with a suitable warning to the operator of the nature
of the hazard and stating the proper precautions to be taken to avoid the hazard.
2. MAINTENANCE
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 EPIC CARTs may become hazardous if maintenance is neglected or improperly performed. Therefore,
maintenance facilities, trained personnel, and procedures in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations should be provided by the controlling party.
2.2 Preventive Maintenance
A regularly scheduled inspection and preventive maintenance program in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations should be established.
2.2.1 Personnel
Only qualified, trained, and authorized personnel shall be permitted to inspect, adjust, and maintain EPIC
CART.
2.2.2 Parts and materials
Only manufacturer’s recommended replacement parts and materials shall be used.
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