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Motorcycle,
Scooter/Moped, Segway, and Bicycle use by
Employees - Personal Protective Equipment Policy
Use of helmets is proven to reduce the
risk of serious injury or death. In fact, helmet use by
bicyclists has been established to reduce head injury by 85%
(Thompson, R.S., Rivara, F.P., & Thompson,
D.C. (1989).
New England
Journal of Medicine, 320, 1361-67). As
such, UF has issued this policy regarding the use of
protective equipment when operating motorcycles, scooters/mopeds, Segways and bicycles.
In addition to wearing
the appropriate headgear, operators and
cyclists should:
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Use both hands for handle bar control
except when signaling or other
appropriate operator action.
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Carry items in the vehicle basket or in
a backpack or other conveyance that does
not hinder vehicle operation
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Never operate
vehicles inside buildings except to walk
a Segway to its charging station or
bicycle to a private
office and with
permission from your departmental
authority.
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Never bring gas-powered vehicles into
buildings.
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Not operate vehicles while wearing any
devices other than helmets that may
impair hearing.
The following are good educational links
regarding helmet fitting:
Your Bicycle Helmet - Guide to purchase and fitting of
bike helmets, developed by National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
NHTSA
Fitting a Bicycle Helmet - Short video on proper fitting
by National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
Use Your
Head When You Buy a Bicycle Helmet, Make Sure it Fits! -
Flier provided by US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Easy Steps to Properly Fit a Bicycle Helmet - Guide
provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Email
osfield@ufl.edu or call (352) 392-1591 if you have questions or
comments regarding this policy.
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