HEALTH AND SAFETY – THE USE OF BUGGIES
Wentworth Castle Gardens has 2 golf buggies for the use of visitors who are unable to walk around the Gardens or up to Stainborough Castle.
Buggies can be dangerous if driven without due care. Please drive buggies with consideration for other visitors and for your own safety. As the borrower of the buggy it is your responsibility to ensure that you understand how to operate it safely and that you adhere strictly to the following safety points:
· All buggy users must hold a valid full UK driving licence.
· No person under the age of 18 may operate a buggy.
· No alcohol to be drunk before using the buggy.
· The buggy user must demonstrate that they can operate the buggy safely to a member of staff before taking the buggy into the Gardens.
· The buggies must be driven no faster than walking pace for the safety of other visitors to the Gardens.
· Under 18’s riding on the buggy must be supervised by the buggy driver.
· Please follow the recommended routes shown on the Gardens map.
· Drivers should be aware that children play freely in the Gardens and may emerge from side paths at anytime.
· Buggies can speed up quickly travelling downhill. The buggy user MUST keep their foot on the brake at all times when travelling down from Stainborough Castle.
· Wet areas and ground under repair must be avoided.
· Brakes should be applied gently to avoid skidding.
· No standing on a buggy while it is in motion.
· Hands and feet must be kept inside the buggy at all times.
· Caution must be exercised when reversing.
· Caution must be exercised on all slopes and inclines.
· Always apply the parking brake when leaving the buggy and remove the key.
· Do not attempt to drive buggies over/across any steep slopes.
· Please inform the Visitor Centre staff of any faults with the buggy.
· Do not drive any buggy if you consider any fault dangerous, telephone the Visitor Centre on 01226 776044 for assistance.
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