Risk Assessment

Hazard Who Is At Risk Likelihood Risk Evaluation / Control Measures Further Reading
Horses Anyone Low / Medium Experienced handlers present at all times. Induction and introduction to the horses given to all new people, including clients & visitors engaging with the Equinox Therapy horses. Equinox Therapy horses are well handled and assessed regularly for activities. Limited numbers of people are around the Equinox Therapy horses and always supervised either directly or indirectly by the owner and handlers of Equinox Therapy. First Aid Qualifications & First Aid Kit on site (clearly labelled with accident book) Health & Safety Policy
Equinox Barn Anyone Low / Medium Experienced handlers present at all times. Induction and introduction to the horses given to all new people, including clients & visitors engaging with the Equinox Therapy horses. All clients and visitors to Equinox Therapy must be accompanied either directly or indirectly at all times. The Barn is strictly prohibited otherwise. Equinox Therapy horses are well handled and assessed regularly for activities. Limited numbers of people are around the Equinox Therapy horses and always supervised either directly or indirectly by the owner and handlers of Equinox Therapy. First Aid Qualifications & First Aid Kit on site (clearly labelled with accident book) Health & Safety Policy
Equipment (including trailer, forks and shovels) Anyone Low Induction to yard and facilities in first meeting. Direct or indirect supervision at all times with regard to the access and use of equipment. Equinox Therapy owner notified immediately if danger seen nd activity stopped. First Aid Trained Staff & First Aid Kit on site (clearly Health & Safety Policy
Hay Anyone Low Hay is stored in open barn opposite the main entrance to Horse barn and is out of bounds to clients. Direct or indirect supervision by Equinox Therapy at all times Health & Safety Policy
Fire Anyone Low Fire Assembly Point is the nearest point to the offices/toilets (main house or car park depending on location of fire) Health & Safety Policy
Allergic Reaction Anyone Low / Medium Health issues must be raised by clients before coming on the site or disclosed at induction Staff/s and owners discretion if any disclosure stops at the individual remaining on site. Health and Safety Policy
Uneven Surface Anyone Medium Uneven surfaces are everywhere in the site Equinox Therapy either directly or indirectly will give safety instructions during induction and asked not to run anywhere on site and take care Health & Safety Policy
Ditches Anyone Low / Medium Safety instructions shall be given during induction and outline that these are not accessible at any time First Aid Kit on Site Health and Safety Policy
Parking Anyone Low Vehicles are parked at Equinox Therapy site at owners risk Health and Safety Policy