| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.54 |
| Liaison | Tavey Capps |
| Submission Date | Oct. 18, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Duke University
OP-T2-36: Prohibiting Idling
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Tavey
Capps Environmental Sustainability Director Office of the Executive Vice President |
Has the institution adopted a policy prohibiting idling?:
A brief description of the policy:
The Duke Safety Manual, Fleet Safety Chapter contains the following section related to parked vehicles:
1. Ensure that the vehicle is secured when parked by:
2. Turning the ignition switch off.
3. Removing the key.
4. Engaging the hand brake or the parking brake.
5. Using wheel chocks if provided, or “curbing” the wheels of the vehicle when parked on an incline.”
Duke University Health System also prohibits idling at all construction sites.
The website URL where information about the policy is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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