This checklist has been developed to help persons in control of a business or undertaking (PCBUs) establish safe work procedures for working with horses on farms that can be adapted through consultation with workers and their health and safety representatives, where applicable.
Additional guidance
- Horses on farms: Information sheet
Information on hazards from working with horses and reducing the risk of injuries. - Health and Safety Bulletin No. 21 Assessing the risks when riding horses
There are significant safety risks associated with working with horses. This health and safety bulletin lists the contributory factors and the actions required by PCBUs to reduce these risks.