Presentation by Jodie Deakes SAFEWORK NSW at the Horse SA People.Horses.Culture Conference 2016 http://www.horsesa.asn.au

1. People.Horses.Culture Conference
Development of a NSW Code of Practice for managing risks when new and
inexperienced persons interact with horses
www.safework.nsw.gov.au
Jodie Deakes – Director, Business Strategy and Performance
SafeWork NSW
13 May 2016

2. Safe Work Australia National Guide
The Guide
Provides:
• National consistency, endorsed by
SWA members
• Practical guidance for PCBUs who
carry out work activities where
workers and others interact with
horses
• Also may assist teachers, volunteers
or visitors

3. SafeWork NSW Horse Safety Initiatives
Flyer
Video Safety Alert
Working safely with horses
Poster

4. NSW Code of Practice
Production and Finalisation of draft – in progress
Phase 1 ‐ Consultation with targeted stakeholders ‐ completed
Phase 2 ‐ Public consultation – June 2016
(www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au)
Analysis of public comment and incorporation of amendments
Finalisation of code by external contractor
Ministerial approval and gazettal
Process for the development of the NSW Code of Practice for managing risks when new
and inexperienced persons interact with horses
Input from
Independent
Review Panel

5. Discussion
3. Would you like to see
checklists/procedures/assessment tools
included as attachments to the Code of
Practice?
If yes, please provide some examples
Supervisor/
instructor
competencies
Fit for
purpose
horse
Safe
environment
Induction
and Safe
work
procedures
4. How could the new Code of Practice be broadly
publicised/promoted?
1. Do you find the Safe Work Australia Guide useful?
If yes, what specifically do you find useful?
If no, why not?
2. What do you consider are the main risks when new
and inexperienced persons interact with horses?
How would you manage those risks?

6. Thank you
Ms Jodie Deakes
Director – Business, Strategy and Performance
SafeWork NSW
Ph: 02 4321 5094
Email: jodie.deakes@safework.nsw.gov.au
www.safework.nsw.gov.au
Questions? Please email any comments or feedback to:
horsecode@safework.nsw.gov.au

7. Disclaimer
This presentation may contain work health and safety and workers compensation information. It may include some of your obligations
under the various legislation that SafeWork NSW administers. To ensure you comply with your legal obligations you must refer to the
appropriate legislation in its most current form.
Information on the latest laws can be checked by visiting the NSW legislation website (www.legislation.nsw.gov.au) or by contacting the
free hotline service on 02 9321 3333.
This presentation does not represent a comprehensive statement of the law as it applies to particular problems or to individuals or as a
substitute for legal advice. You should seek independent legal advice if you need assistance on the application of the law to your
situation.
Although all care has been taken to ensure that the information is correct at the time of publication, the laws change over time and you
need to ensure that you are accessing the most current legislation to ensure that the information is up to date.
The information contained in this presentation is provided as a guide and it does not necessarily represent the views of SafeWork NSW.
You may use this presentation for educational purposes in your organisation for internal training and development however, you are not
permitted to edit, change or add to this presentation in any way. You are not allowed to remove this disclaimer from the presentation and
you are not allowed to charge any fees for using this presentation.
© Copyright SafeWork NSW