e.g. hoof trimming, veterinary treatment etc... Clients, Students and Volunteers Specialist. Any equipment used which is outside the staffs level of expertise or knowledge so as to reduce the hazard, calm the horse and/or aid the specialist in their duties is to be fully briefed and risk assessed. 2. held by head collar/halter in the stable by a suitably trained individual for veterinary treatment. 7 Clipping a horse Hazard/damage to horses or working with horses. control - clip in stable or out, tied or held, sedation required Clients, Staff, Students and Volunteers 3 2 6 1. Permission from the Conquest Centre Deputy Manager or the CC Manager must be gained prior to clipping. RUR Amend CC Procedures so that it states that all those involved with clipping are to wear appropriate PPE to match the clipping task. CC Mngr 30 Aug 16 2. Clipping only to be carried out by a suitably experienced and trained individual. 3. Individual needs assessed by Conquest Centre Deputy Manager. 4. See stable management assessment for electrical related tasks. 5. Use in-date electrically tested clipping equipment. 8 Horse care sessions Hazard/damage to horses or those working with horses. Clients, Students and Volunteers 1 2 2 1. Horses and individuals are assessed and matched as for riding activities. RAM CC Mngr 2. Class numbers are limited depending on the abilities of the individuals and Coaches/supervisors involved. 3. Suitable clothing and PPE to be worn as appropriate. 4. Training and supervision is provided. 9 Selection of staff for roles at CC. Suitability of staff, students, Coaches and volunteers. If abilities are not matched it could put the safety of all in jeopardy. Clients Staff Students Coaches Volunteers 3 2 6 1. CC Coaches receive in house training. Centre manager/Deputy Manager assesses the instructor once they have reached the required standard and competency (there is no minimum qualification requirement). RAM CC Mngr 2. All students, Coaches and volunteers receive six hours specific training which is recorded onto training card. All staff, students, Coaches and volunteers are DBS checked. 3. All staff, students, Coaches and volunteers are DBS checked. 10 Riding Suitability of rider to horse and horse to rider. Pre-assessment for riders and horses. 3 2 6 1. Conquest clients are assessed in to identify their individual requirements (e.g. mounting, support needed, medical conditions etc.) and a rider record is completed.
Students Coaches Volunteers Public 5. RIDDOR reporting is completed as required. 24 Carriage Driving - Pre-assessment; horse ability and suitability Coaches 2 2 4 1. All horses used are assessed and the horse assessment form included in the Conquest pack is completed. Only a suitable horse, will be used for clients with disabilities. RAM CC Mngr 25 Carriage Driving - Suitability of Coaches / leaders Coaches 2 2 4 1. Instructor in charge is a UKCC Level2 Instructor in Carriage Driving and is the lead driver. RAM CC Mngr 2. Volunteers and Coaches are DBS checked. 3. Additional drivers are assessed and approved by our level 2 UKCC coach. 4. All Coaches and volunteers receive an induction which is recorded. 5. All volunteers receive a specific half day training is recorded on the training card. 26 Carriage Driving Suitable clothing required Clients Staff Students Coaches Volunteers 2 2 4 1. Under these circumstances a parent or guardian must sign that they understand the risks that may be incurred. 2. All individuals who have carriage rides will wear appropriate hats these are supplied by the centre, unless there is a specific medical condition that prevents this. 3. Anyone in unsuitable clothing will not be allowed to ride on the carriage. CC will provide verbal guidance on suitability of clothing for staff and volunteers e.g. suitable footwear, warm or wet weather clothing
30 Carriage Driving - Volunteers training Trained volunteers are required to assist with Carriage Driving. Students Coaches Volunteers 3 1 3 1. Volunteers initially receive a specific half day training which is recorded on the training card. RAM CC Mngr 2. Every time they attend to volunteer further 'on the job' training is undertaken, with a buddy-buddy system which ensures everything is checked prior to driving beginning. 3. Volunteers and staff are CRB checked. 4. All staff and volunteers receive an induction which is recorded. 5. Staff have received manual handling training. 6.Volunteers not generally expected to lift/move heavy items: however, should they be in a 'heavy lifting' situation they will be briefed as to how to perform and be supervised. 7. Staff and volunteers wear suitable footwear and PPE.
4. Risk Assessments Explain the risk assessments (including COSHH) which have been done on the activities carried out and the equipment used on the yard 5. Control Measures & H&S policy Explain measures that have been put in following risk assessments 6. a) Safe working procedures Explain yard practices b) Safe use of equipment Explain yard practices c) Fire drill, evacuation, procedures, Explain yard practices d) Notices Policy on notice board e) Personal behaviour Explain yard rules on smoking, drink & drugs f) Reporting of faulty equipment Explain yard practices g) Disciplinary matters Explain yard practices 7. Accidents Where to record accidents/injuries Who to inform Forms to complete 8. First Aid Location of aid equipment Identity of qualified first aiders 9. Supervisor Chain of command & identity of Supervisor 10. Manual Handling Explain the importance & demonstrate safe lifting techniques 11. Personal Protective clothing Check crash hat, body protector, footwear & record it as being in a serviceable condition 12. Restricted areas &/or operations &/or machinery Identify any areas they are not allowed to enter, tasks they must not do & machinery they must not operate.
First language: (grasp of both spoken and written English) Signed by employee: Date: Signed by employer (or representative): Date: Ongoing Training We provide and encourage continuous workplace training, often referred to as ‘on the job training’ and we also provide formal training usually on a rolling basis. (e.g Monthly if you have a lot of employees or have recently had a high turnover of staff). Training should be provided in the following circumstances: For new For new equipment (including borrowed machinery) For new locations For new practices / procedures / activities Following an accident or ‘near miss’ The responsibility for ensuring that this training is completed lies with Centre Manager/Deputy Manager