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:
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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.
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Encourages
its members to consider safety through articles and correspondence
in the Club newsletter.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The
club committee regularly reviews matters relating to safety.
02 November
2002
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