Equine Safety SWMS
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Product Overview
This Equine Safety Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards and implement controls for all horse-related activities, helping to protect workers, contractors, and riders in equine environments. It is a comprehensive document covering multiple aspects of Equine Safety SWMS, supporting robust WHS compliance across riding, handling, and training operations.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and conducting safe horse riding and training sessions in arenas, paddocks, and open areas
- Selection, fitting, and inspection of saddles, bridles, helmets, and other personal protective equipment for riders and handlers
- Safe mounting, dismounting, and adjustment of tack before, during, and after riding
- Handling, leading, and tying up horses in stables, yards, and wash bays to minimise kick, bite, and crush risks
- Management of young, green, or unpredictable horses during groundwork and ridden work
- Control measures for riding in groups, including spacing, overtaking, and managing different horse temperaments
- Risk controls for riding on trails, roadsides, and open paddocks, including interaction with vehicles, machinery, and livestock
- Procedures for working around horses during grooming, rugging, feeding, and hoof care activities
- Emergency response for rider falls, horse bolting, entanglement, or sudden illness or injury to horse or rider
- Safe operation of gates, loading ramps, and yards while moving or separating horses
- Environmental risk management including weather, ground conditions, lighting, and noise that may startle horses
- Infection control and biosecurity considerations when handling multiple horses or working across different properties
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for riding schools, agistment centres, equestrian coaches, trainers, stud and racing operations, and any PCBU or site supervisor responsible for workers engaged in horse riding and training activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre‑work planning and assessment |
|
| Site inspection and arena setup |
|
| Horse transport and unloading |
|
| Horse handling on ground |
|
| Tacking and equipment fitting |
|
| Horse riding and mounting |
|
| Riding training and exercises |
|
| Trail riding and outdoor work |
|
| Lunging and groundwork training |
|
| Behavioural and remedial training |
|
| Veterinary, farrier and grooming tasks |
|
| Supervision, communication and training |
|
| Incident response and post‑ride tasks |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Applied to saddlery, barriers, gates, and other plant used around horses
- Safe Work Australia – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Guidance for safe arenas, stables, yards, and support facilities
- Safe Work Australia – First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice: Requirements for first aid arrangements where horse riding and training occurs
- Safe Work Australia – How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment, and control in equine operations
- Safe Work Australia – Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice: Ensuring workers, trainers, and supervisors are consulted on equine safety procedures
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
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Equine Safety SWMS
- • 100% Compliant with Australian WHS Acts & Regulations
- • Fully Editable MS Word & PDF Formats Included
- • Pre-filled Content – Ready to Deploy Immediately
- • Customisable – Easily Add Your Logo & Site Details
- • Includes 2 Years of Free Compliance Updates
Equine Safety SWMS
Product Overview
This Equine Safety Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is designed to identify hazards and implement controls for all horse-related activities, helping to protect workers, contractors, and riders in equine environments. It is a comprehensive document covering multiple aspects of Equine Safety SWMS, supporting robust WHS compliance across riding, handling, and training operations.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes specific risk controls for:
- Planning and conducting safe horse riding and training sessions in arenas, paddocks, and open areas
- Selection, fitting, and inspection of saddles, bridles, helmets, and other personal protective equipment for riders and handlers
- Safe mounting, dismounting, and adjustment of tack before, during, and after riding
- Handling, leading, and tying up horses in stables, yards, and wash bays to minimise kick, bite, and crush risks
- Management of young, green, or unpredictable horses during groundwork and ridden work
- Control measures for riding in groups, including spacing, overtaking, and managing different horse temperaments
- Risk controls for riding on trails, roadsides, and open paddocks, including interaction with vehicles, machinery, and livestock
- Procedures for working around horses during grooming, rugging, feeding, and hoof care activities
- Emergency response for rider falls, horse bolting, entanglement, or sudden illness or injury to horse or rider
- Safe operation of gates, loading ramps, and yards while moving or separating horses
- Environmental risk management including weather, ground conditions, lighting, and noise that may startle horses
- Infection control and biosecurity considerations when handling multiple horses or working across different properties
Who is this for?
This SWMS is designed for riding schools, agistment centres, equestrian coaches, trainers, stud and racing operations, and any PCBU or site supervisor responsible for workers engaged in horse riding and training activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Pre‑work planning and assessment |
|
| Site inspection and arena setup |
|
| Horse transport and unloading |
|
| Horse handling on ground |
|
| Tacking and equipment fitting |
|
| Horse riding and mounting |
|
| Riding training and exercises |
|
| Trail riding and outdoor work |
|
| Lunging and groundwork training |
|
| Behavioural and remedial training |
|
| Veterinary, farrier and grooming tasks |
|
| Supervision, communication and training |
|
| Incident response and post‑ride tasks |
|
Need to add specific site requirements?
Don't worry if a specific job step isn't listed above. Once you purchase, simply log in to your Client Portal and add your own custom job steps at no extra cost. We take care of the hard work—creating the hazards and control measures for free—to ensure your document is compliant within minutes.
Legislation & References
This document was researched and developed to align with:
- Safe Work Australia – Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace Code of Practice: Applied to saddlery, barriers, gates, and other plant used around horses
- Safe Work Australia – Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Guidance for safe arenas, stables, yards, and support facilities
- Safe Work Australia – First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice: Requirements for first aid arrangements where horse riding and training occurs
- Safe Work Australia – How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for hazard identification, risk assessment, and control in equine operations
- Safe Work Australia – Work Health and Safety Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Code of Practice: Ensuring workers, trainers, and supervisors are consulted on equine safety procedures
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Operational guidelines, with a step-by-step approach to safe work
- Possible hazards that may be encountered
- Step-by-step safety procedures to follow
- Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
- Safety measures and guides
- Operational Safety Checks
- Before and After Risk Ratings
- Risk Assessment Matrix
- High Risk Work Involved
- Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- Plant and Equipment
- Qualifications and Permits
- Specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Company Personnel Sign-off form
$96.8