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Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment

Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU512
State Code
ODV49
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
115
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design policies and procedures to manage safe operation of a horse establishment.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for health and safety and duty of care for workers and visitors to a horse establishment. They work autonomously, take responsibility for their own work and apply specialised knowledge and skills to provide and communicate solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems, including those unique to horse behaviour and interactions with horses.Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design and implement safe work policies, procedures and practices
  • 1.1 Identify compliance requirements in current health and safety and other relevant legislation and codes of practice
  • 1.2 Maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, technology and equipment related to safety in the equine industry
  • 1.3 Design and document safe work policies and procedures to address compliance requirements
  • 1.4 Develop record-keeping forms to support safe work procedures
  • 1.5 Conduct comprehensive risk assessment, and evaluate current work practices against compliance requirements and documented policies and procedures
  • 1.6 Prepare team training program to implement policies and procedures
  • 1.7 Plan and schedule audits and emergency drills on a regular basis
2. Manage safe human and horse interactions
  • 2.1 Oversee training of team in dynamic risk assessment, safety procedures, emergency drills and record-keeping relevant to work area and horses on property
  • 2.2 Establish processes to involve team members in reporting and contributing to safety issues and improved practices
  • 2.3 Implement risk assessment and suitability matching of horse to handler, rider or driver for activities involving horses
  • 2.4 Model and reinforce safe work practices, and coordinate immediate responses to safety risks or situations
  • 2.5 Advise external personnel of horse safety and biosecurity requirements relevant to purpose of their visit
  • 2.6 Communicate procedures for emergency situations promptly and effectively to team and external personnel
3. Monitor safety related to horses
  • 3.1 Assess risks associated with safety and security of stables, fences and other facilities, and implement risk control measures
  • 3.2 Organise safety audits of horse gear and equipment, and oversee maintenance, repair and purchase of gear, as required
  • 3.3 Manage safe storage and maintenance of chemicals, consumables and horse feed
  • 3.4 Review emergency and first aid equipment on a regular basis and ensure functionality
  • 3.5 Review appropriate husbandry, enrichment and/or education programs to optimise horse behaviour and welfare
  • 3.6 Analyse horse health, feeding and welfare records, and identify potential safety concerns and need for interventions
  • 3.7 Oversee quarantine and isolation facilities and infection control and biosecurity arrangements
4. Oversee and maintain records
  • 4.1 Establish a schedule for auditing and checking currency of records
  • 4.2 Monitor information and trends within records to determine need to modify procedures or practices
  • 4.3 Ensure records are accessible to relevant team members and stored securely
  • 4.4 Document and report notifiable incidents according to legislative requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHN6 ACM50421 Diploma of Equine Management Qualification