September 23, 2019
prepared by Jerry Rousseau
In many ways, proposed amendments to the OH&S regulation requiring ROPS on golf carts is one of the most tangled issues I’ve worked on. Prior to the end of the industry consultation period last October, there was very little warning of WorksafeBC’s proposed changes, not to mention the regulation is extremely complicated.
In a recent communication to members and Trade Partners, the Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association announced it would be undertaking a rebrand, to better align itself to be representative of its broad membership base, and of its position as the industry peak-body for Turf Management in Australia.
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By WCTA Staff
A flurry of media coverage has ensued after release of a letter sent to BC Tourism Minister Lisa Beare by opposition MLA’s supporting golf industry concerns over WorkSafeBC’s proposed amendments to Part 16 of the worker safety regulation, 'Mobile Equipment' that would make roll-over protection and seat belts mandatory on golf carts.
Read more: Letter Sent to BC Tourism Minister Over Golf Cart ROPS Issue Triggers Media Flurry
By WCTA Staff
Representatives of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the US trade association representing 100+ domestic and international equipment manufacturers, recently contacted the Western Canada Turfgrass Association office looking for a powerpoint presentation made by Executive Director, Jerry Rousseau, to Kootenay area golf superintendents on the subject of rollover protection (ROPS) on golf carts.
Read more: Large US Industry Association Joins ROPS Discussion