Yard Organisation And Safety Flashcards
What precautions can be taken to prevent thefts?
Freeze marking horses Locks Security alarms Bars on windows Security lights
Five important things to be in a feed shed
Vermin proof storage bins Power points Water access Lighting Feed charts
What is the purpose of putting a date on feed charts
Shows when the feeding was most recently reassessed
What is the importance of feed rotation
Ensures that the feeds with the nearest sell buy date are used first
Particularly important if buying in bulk
What types of insurance is it sensible to have when running a yard?
Public and employers liability Vehicle Instructor Personal accident if self employed Building and contents Horse and tack
What to do when a horse kicks a passing car
Secure the scene Do not apologise Check no one hurt Check horse Exchange contact details including witnesses Complete accident report
How to encourage teamwork in a yard
Increase team spirit Team uniform and name Have definitive roles Appreciation Communication
Legislations to be aware of
Sale of goods act - buying and selling
Highway Code
Animal welfare act (DEFRA)
Common law - damage done due to owner negligence
Statutory liability - damage when not owners fault
Health and safety at work act
Fire drill outline and placing of fire fighting equipment
Release horses to specified location
Shut doors to prevent spread
Dial 999
Extinguishers easily accessible and visible
What is COSHH?
The control of substances hazardous to health regulations
Covers hazardous substances found in the yard that are toxic, harmful, corrosive or an irritant
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
Death and major injuries
work related diseases
Dangerous occurrences
All to be reported to the incident contact centre
The benefits of pony club insurance
Third party liability insurance
What is the difference between common law and statutory liability
Common law is damage that was the owners fault, statutory is when the owner was not at fault
