Health & Safety Around Horses
Ensuring Safety in Equine Premises
At Centaur Equestrian Health & Safety Consultancy, I understand that horse riding and handling can be high-risk activities. Each equestrian yard is unique, with varying levels of risk depending on the activities undertaken. My mission is to help commercial equine businesses identify these risks and implement clear, effective health and safety policies and staff training.
From fire protection measures to employee liability and accident prevention, I provide comprehensive equestrian health and safety solutions tailored to your specific needs. My bespoke health and safety policies and training ensure that every yard meets the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Free Initial Consultation
I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your specific needs and how I can help improve the safety of your equine premises. Contact me today via the booking form or email me directly to schedule your consultation.
Staff Training
I offer specialised training for equestrian staff in proper hat and body protector fitment, leveraging professional training from manufacturers. This service ensures staff are knowledgeable about essential safety gear, enhancing overall safety in equestrian facilities.
By ensuring correct equipment fitment, this training aims to prevent injuries and promote best practices in equestrian safety, providing an invaluable resource for maintaining high safety standards in any equestrian environment.
Manual Handling Training
Back injuries are one of the most common issues in equine environments, often resulting from improper manual handling techniques. To address this, I offer dedicated manual handling training courses designed specifically for equestrian yards. These courses, available in 4-hour or 8-hour sessions, provide essential training to prevent injuries and promote safe handling practices.
4-Hour Course
A condensed session focusing on the basics of manual handling, including proper lifting techniques, risk assessment, and injury prevention strategies.
8-Hour Course
An in-depth training program that covers comprehensive manual handling techniques, practical exercises, and detailed risk analysis to ensure long-term safety and injury prevention.
Adding manual handling training to your safety regimen is a proactive step towards ensuring the well-being of your staff and maintaining a safe working environment. This training not only reduces the risk of back injuries but also enhances overall safety awareness among your employees.
Comprehensive Health & Safety Services
I specialise in creating bespoke health and safety policies for your yard. My services meet the BHA standards, ensuring your yard is compliant with industry regulations. My process includes:
- Conducting a detailed site assessment to understand your facilities.
- Evaluating current health and safety records, such as hazard reports, risk analysis, fire evacuation procedures, COSHH evaluations, and training and incident logs.
- Creating and personalising any necessary documentation to meet your specific needs.
I prioritise your needs, ensuring all documentation is clearly explained and easy to implement.
Health & Safety FAQs
Why do I need a bespoke health and safety policy for my yard?
Every yard is different, and a bespoke policy ensures that all specific risks and requirements are addressed, providing a safer environment for everyone.
What does the site assessment involve?
My site assessment includes a thorough review of your facilities, existing documentation, and identification of any potential hazards. This helps me create a tailored health and safety plan for your yard.
How often should health and safety policies be reviewed?
Health and safety policies should be reviewed annually or whenever there are significant changes to your yard's operations or facilities.
What standards do your Racing Yard Health and Safety Policies meet?
My policies meet the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
What support do you provide after the health and safety assessment?
I offer ongoing support to help you implement the recommended policies and procedures, ensuring your yard remains compliant and safe.
Event Safety Services
At Centaur Equestrian Health & Safety Consultancy, I am dedicated to ensuring the smooth and secure operation of your equine events. By strictly adhering to Purple Guide Best Practices, I offer comprehensive support tailored to meet the unique needs of your events. My services begin with detailed event and show risk assessments conducted before any installation takes place, ensuring that potential hazards are identified and mitigated early on.
This includes
- Event/Show Risk Assessments pre-installation
- Public Access & Egress planning
- Trade Stand Planning
- Wet weather planning
- Contractor approval
- Health and Safety Support
- Health and Safety Policy/Procedure/standards
- Duty of Care recognition & management
Event Safety FAQs
What are Purple Guide Best Practices?
Purple Guide provides best practice guidance for health, safety, and welfare at events, ensuring a safe environment for all attendees.
Why is public access and egress planning important?
Proper planning ensures that attendees can enter and exit the event safely, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
What does wet weather planning involve?
Wet weather planning includes preparing for adverse weather conditions, ensuring the safety of attendees, and minimising disruptions to the event.
How do you ensure contractor approval?
I review and approve all contractors based on their compliance with health and safety standards, ensuring they meet the necessary requirements for your event.
What is included in your health and safety support for events?
My support includes creating health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing ongoing assistance to ensure your event runs safely and smoothly.
Contact Us
Ready to improve the safety of your equine premises or event? Contact me at Centaur Equestrian Health & Safety Consultancy today for a free initial consultation. Get started by clicking one of the links below: