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. FULLY BOOKED. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
- 10.15am-3.30pm 17/02/2026, Fairyhouse Racecourse. FULLY BOOKED. REGISTRATION CLOSED.
- More dates to follow
Health, Safety and Well-being Guide for THE Horse breeding and Racing Sectors
A comprehensive guide covering:
- 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.
Limited numbers of print copies can be posted to interested parties. Contact ckehoe@hri.ie or call 0864425226.
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