Our Services

'Current UK law is founded on the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 which places general duties on both employers and the self-employed and also seeks to protect anyone else who may be affected by work activity such as visitors and members of the general public. The duties to ensure that adequate provision is made for health and safety are qualified by the words "so far as is reasonably practicable".’ HSE website.

In the current economic situation all businesses need to reduce costs; compromising on safety is not the area to do this when it could have disastrous consequences. Cutting corners increases the risks and will have a major effect on the business's profitability and its survival.

, ‘Safety And Risk Assessment for Horses’, recognises and advises how to turn a site or situation into one which complies with current regulations, through the use of "safe practices" put in place by simple and inexpensive methods.

Current legislation and the HSE requirements affecting your business are explained and the systems you should use to ensure compliance are described.

You will also receive simple Risk Assessment Forms, with filled in examples, along with on-site training in your business environment to enable you to carry out your own Risk Assessments.

The short, concise Report giving details of the business’ "Areas of Quality", "Areas for Immediate Attention" and "Areas for Consideration" will assist the operator to increase the business strengths by addressing any shortcomings.

Reduced rates are available for BHS, ABRS, RDA and HPA approved yards.

Signs and other equipment to make your business safer are available from www.ruralsafetysigns.co.uk.

Riding through the waves Courtesy of the Ostle family Riding through the waves Courtesy of the Ostle family Riding through the waves Courtesy of the Ostle family