Equestrian Risk Assessment
At Centaur Equestrian Health & Safety Consultancy, We understand that horse riding is a high-risk activity, and handling horses from the ground can be equally dangerous. Our 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, We are here to help you mitigate risks and ensure a safe environment for everyone involved.
Our risk assessment services have 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. We provide detailed reports and actionable recommendations to help you maintain a safe and compliant yard.
Ready to improve the safety of your equestrian premises? Contact us today for a free initial consultation via the contact form or by emailing me directly. Let's work together to create a safer environment for your staff, visitors, and horses.
Our comprehensive risk assessment service are designed to identify and address the unique risks associated with equestrian yards. We cover various aspects to ensure all potential hazards are mitigated effectively.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises, including workplaces, rental properties, and public buildings. The law requires the assessment to be carried out by a "competent person" who understands fire safety.
1. What is a risk assessment?
An equestrian risk assessment is a systematic process where we identify potential hazards and evaluate the associated risks. It helps implement measures to mitigate these risks and ensure a safe environment.
2.Do I need a professional to carry out a fire Risk Assessment
The law requires the assessment to be carried out by a "competent person" who understands fire safety. It is recommended that a suitable professional with fire safety and fire risk assessment experience is enlisted.
3. Why is a risk assessment important for equestrian yards?
Equestrian yards involve high-risk activities such as horse riding and handling. Our risk assessments help identify and mitigate these risks, ensuring the safety of staff, visitors, and horses.
4. What areas do you cover in your risk assessment?
Our risk assessment covers fire hazards, employee liability, security, horse handling, riding horses, transporting horses, PPE, and liability to visitors.
5. How often should a risk assessment be conducted?
We recommend conducting a risk assessment at least once a year or whenever there are significant changes to the yard or its activities.
6. What qualifications do you have?
We have extensive experience and credentials in equestrian health, safety and compliance, including IOSH, NEBOSH,AMIIRSM and BHSAI qualifications.
7. Do you provide a report after the risk assessment?
Yes, We provide a detailed report outlining the identified risks, recommended measures, and any necessary equipment checks to ensure compliance and safety.
8. What is included in the fire risk assessment?
Our fire risk assessment examines the activities carried out on site and the likelihood that a fire could start and cause harm to those in and around the premises. The review will involve a full site inspection - including stabling, storage areas, welfare areas staff accommodation -and the current fire safety measures. The assessment will include detailed recommendations to improve its fire safety plan.
9. Do I need a fire risk assessment for staff accommodation
In the UK there is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 for a fire risk assessment to be undertaken for staff accommodation. The owner, employer or person responsible for he accommodation (referred to as the "Responsible Person")has a legal obligation to carry out a fire risk assessment to ensure the safety of employees and residents from fire hazards. If staff accommodation is part of the workplace, it falls under the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)order 2005.This applies whether the accommodation is on the same premises as the workplace or on a separate site.
10.How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed ?
A fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly and updated if, there are significant changes to processes or buildings, new fire hazards are introduces, a fire near miss occurs, change in legislation and at least annually as good standard practice.
11. What security measures do you recommend?
We recommend assessing vehicles, locks, building structure, CCTV, gate and door security to prevent theft or any unauthorised access.
12. How can I schedule a risk assessment?
You can schedule an equestrian risk assessment by contacting 07547 684 644 or emailing. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your needs.