Equestrian Risk Assessment

Comprehensive Yard Risk Assessment for Equestrian Premises

At Centaur Equestrian Health & Safety Consultancy, I understand that horse riding is a high-risk activity, and handling horses from the ground can be equally dangerous. My risk assessment services are designed to identify potential hazards and implement effective health and safety plans tailored to your equine premises. Whether you operate a riding school, a racing yard, or any other commercial equestrian establishment, I am here to help you mitigate risks and ensure a safe environment for everyone involved.

My risk assessment services has a strong focus on route cause analysis for accident reporting, and covers a wide range of areas, including fire hazards, employee liability, security, horse handling, riding horses, transporting horses, PPE, and liability to visitors. I provide detailed reports and actionable recommendations to help you maintain a safe and compliant yard.

What Equestrian Risk Assessment Entails

My comprehensive risk assessment service is designed to identify and address the unique risks associated with equestrian yards. I cover various aspects to ensure all potential hazards are mitigated effectively.

Fire Hazards & Protection

I assess fire risks and implement fire protection measures, including fire evacuation plans, smoking hazards, fire extinguishing appliances, and electrical installation inspections.

Liability to Visitors

Helping you avoid accidents involving members of the public by ensuring contracts and agreements are in place, erecting adequate warning signage, and traffic management programmes.

Accidents

Providing guidelines to reduce the consequences of accidents, such as ensuring first aid availability, maintaining welfare facilities, arena safety, recording all accidents and near misses, and reporting incidents under RIDDOR.

PPE

Ensuring staff are adequately equipped with PPE, including riding hats, body protectors, suitable footwear, and hi-visibility clothing.

Training available for the correct fitment of all PPE.

Transporting Horses

Providing guidelines for safely loading and transporting horses, ensuring staff have the correct licenses and the horsebox or trailer is defect-free.

Handling Horses

Assessing the risks associated with handling horses and provide recommendations to ensure safe practices.

Liability to Employees

Helping you maintain a safe working environment for your employees by conducting risk assessments for each task, providing adequate handwashing facilities, and ensuring the premises are clean and tidy.

Security

Assessing the security of your yard, including vehicle locks, building structure, and door security, to prevent theft and unauthorised access.

FAQs

1. What is a risk assessment?

An equestrian risk assessment is a systematic process where I identify potential hazards and evaluate the associated risks. It helps implement measures to mitigate these risks and ensure a safe environment.

2. Why is a risk assessment important for equestrian yards?

Equestrian yards involve high-risk activities such as horse riding and handling. My risk assessments help identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring the safety of staff, visitors, and horses.

3. What areas do you cover in your risk assessment?

My risk assessment covers fire hazards, employee liability, security, horse handling, riding horses, transporting horses, PPE, and liability to visitors.

4. How often should a risk assessment be conducted?

I recommend conducting a risk assessment at least once a year or whenever there are significant changes to the yard or its activities.

5. What qualifications do you have?

I have extensive experience and credentials in equestrian health and safety, including IOSH, NEBOSH, and BHSAI qualifications.

6. Do you provide a report after the risk assessment?

Yes, I provide a detailed report outlining the identified risks, recommended measures, and any necessary riding equipment checks to ensure safety.

7. What is included in the fire protection assessment?

My fire protection assessment includes fire evacuation plans, smoking hazards, fire extinguishing appliances, and electrical installation inspections.

8. How do you assess employee liability?

I assess employee liability by ensuring the premises are clean and tidy, providing adequate handwashing facilities, and conducting risk assessments for each task.

9. What security measures do you recommend?

I recommend assessing vehicle locks, building structure, and door security to prevent theft and unauthorised access.

10. How can I schedule a risk assessment?

You can schedule an equestrian risk assessment by contacting me at 07547 684 644 or emailing me. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your needs.