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First Aid Training - Upcoming Courses

ITBA are delighted collaborate with HRI to hold a number of one-day regional Industry First Aid courses.
15-March-23
First Aid Training - Upcoming Courses

ITBA are delighted collaborate with HRI to hold a number of one-day regional Industry First Aid courses.

This will be a one day course - Subjects covered will include :

  • Concussion
  • Performing CPR
  • Accessing and Use of an Defibrillator
  • Injury management and shock (To include bleeding injury, musculoskeletal injury.)
  • What to do in the event of ( Falls, horse kicks, etc )

The course will be accredited by Dr. Jennifer Pugh IHRB Senior Medical Officer & Order of Malta, with certs provided upon completion.

Fully funded course by HRI H&S in conjunction with the ITBA.

  • 28th March - The Curragh (fully booked)
  • 18th April - Cork
  • 24th May - Tipperary
  • 6th June - Limerick

Click here to register


HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING GUIDE FOR HORSE BREEDING AND RACING SECTORS

The guide has been broken down into the order of subject areas listed below:

Insurance implications; Health and safety legislation in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland; Specific responsibilities of industry staff members and general responsibilities of all employees; Safety statements and the principles of risk management; Policies and SOPs, with examples and samples of such documents; Induction and training programmes, including health safety and well-being programmes and employee welfare; Emergency planning and procedures; Pandemic response planning; Accident reporting and general record keeping.

Further downloadable documents will be available soon. Limited amount of printed documents that can be posted out to interested parties. Contact ckehoe@hri.ie or call 0864425226.

Health, Safety and Well-Being Guide for the Breeding and Racing Industry

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