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Document ID (ISN)61922
CIS number 94-600
ISBN(s) 0-7176-0632-5
Year 1993
Convention or series no. HSG 105
Author(s)
Health and Safety Executive
Title Health and safety in horse riding establishments
Bibliographic information HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury CO10 6FS, Suffolk, United Kingdom, 1993. iv, 76p. Illus. 49 ref. Price: GBP 8.50.
Abstract Contents of this guidance booklet: legal duties; management of health and safety; health and safety training; manual handling; notification of accidents and incidents and provision of first aid; assessing and controlling hazards associated with harmful substances, dust, zoonoses and tetanus; precautions during veterinary treatment; environment and welfare; inspection and maintenance of tack; riding and road safety (protective equipment); electrical safety; safe use of machinery. Appendices include: horse behaviour; self-audit checklist; advice on safety policy statement; sample reporting forms for injuries and diseases.
Descriptors (primary) United Kingdom; horse riding establishments; plant safety and health organization; sports facilities
Descriptors (secondary) first-aid organization; responsibilities; zoonoses; harmful substances; manual lifting; dust; electrical safety; hazard evaluation; preventive maintenance; personal protective equipment; notification of accidents and diseases; legislation; data sheet; safety training in industry; safety checks; tetanus
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Other industries and occupations
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Entertainment services and sports
Bacterial and parasitic diseases
Zoonoses