The Great Western Harness Club (GWHC)

Safety

 

A new form for assessing new members is available in PDF format	New Member safety assessment form
An event organiser's Safety Pack is available in PDF format	Event Safety

The Club Safety Officer can be contacted at gwharnessclub@hotmail.co.uk

GWHC Safety Policy

The Great Western Harness Club (GWHC) is an inclusive, voluntary club that promotes carriage driving and carriage driving events in the south west of England. The GWHC is affiliated to the British Horse Driving Trials Association. The GWHC recognises that when organising and running events, the safety of its members, supporters, and the general public is of great importance. To this end the club:  

• Expects all its members to show consideration for matters of safety, relating to both themselves and others, at all GWHC events and to comply with all reasonable requests, relating to safety, from event organisers.
• Encourages its members to consider safety through articles and correspondence in the Club newsletter.
• The club committee includes a safety officer who is responsible for coordinating safety within the club, acting as a point of contact within the club for external organisations on matters of safety and for promoting safety amongst the club members.
• All club event organisers are required to ensure that a safety risk assessment is completed prior to each event and expects that any resultant action points be implemented during the event.
• All new club members have to undertake a safety assessment prior to being allowed to take part at their first GWHC event, unless they hold a recognised driving qualification.
• The club committee regularly reviews matters relating to safety.  

02 November 2002