West Midlands Regional Safety News

The BHS Safety Department is concerned with the promotion and ongoing improvement of all aspects of horse and rider safety, including campaigning for recognition and safe conditions for riders on Britain’s roads. Education of motorists and riders is a high priority.

• Offering advisory service on health and safety matters in the equine industry.
• Advising and guiding on personal protective equipment for you and safety equipment for your horse. Be Seen – Be Safe poster.
• Help to make you and your horse safer on today's busy roads.
• Campaigning for the safety of horse and rider on roads at national level and through the training industry for motorists and professional drivers.
• Provide free leaflets on aspects of Health and Safety and Riding and Road Safety.
• Horses and Highway Surfacing - A Guidance Note for Highway Authorities - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
• Don't be a Dark Horse - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
• Do you have the correct licence for towing? - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
• Horse Sense for Motorists - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
• Road Sense for Riders - CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
• Advising on the purchase and fitting of safety equipment from hats to body protectors.
• Campaigning with other national organisations for safer riding, particularly on the roads.
• Working with Government departments to raise awareness for safer riding for all.
• Monitor accidents on the road, through filling in our online BHS Accident Report Form

Riding and Road Safety

Having trouble with slippery road surfaces, if so we want to hear from you. Please print out and fill in the questionnaire and send to Andrea Jackman,

	Do you need to do a risk assessement on your yard? Download Risk Assessment Guidelines Download Risk Assessment Sample form Download COSHH Sample form (control of substances hazardous to health)
The new Official Highway Code went on sale in September 2007.  Listed below are the sections which refer to horses on the road or have particular significance for horse riders/drivers. Click here for the relevant sections
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