Health & Safety training & resources
FREE First Aid Training
Gain vital knowledge in First Aid and be prepared for emergencies. This one-day FREE course is certified by Dr Jennifer Pugh IHRB Senior Medical Officer and the Order of Malta. Fully funded by HRI Health & Safety in collaboration with the ITBA. Certificates will be provided.
SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE:
- Concussion
- Performing CPR
- Accessing and use of a defibrillator
- Injury management and shock (bleeding injury, musculoskeletal injury)
- What to do in the event of falls, horse kicks, etc
- More
UPCOMING DATES:
- 10.15am-3.30pm 10/02/2026, The Curragh Racecourse
- 10.15am-3.30pm 17/02/2026, Fairyhouse Racecourse
- More dates to follow
SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE
Complete the form below to secure your place. Places are limited so please ensure you can definitely attend or you may prevent another person from completing this vital training.
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 CHECKLISTS & RISK ASSESEMENTS
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