What is it? Mechanism of injury, (MOI), is the manner in which a physical injury has occurred. It describes how, with what force, and to which part of the body energy was applied. In other words, what happened? How did it happen? What forces were involved & what were the results? Now for the geeky…
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For the hot and sunny days we enjoy with our horses, there are important things we need to know about first aid in the sun. In the few summer months we get to enjoy in the UK we learn to deal with extremes, however on those few scorching hot days do you know the risks?
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Did you know that Medi-K (a subsidiary of First Aid Training Cooperative) are member of the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA)? Last month (April 2026) I was lucky enough to attend their very first BETA Safety Equipment Conference, held at Loughborough, and spent the day with some top professionals in the equestrian safety field. The
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Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, employers and organisations are required to make adequate provision for first aid in the workplace, and part of that is a mechanism for recording and potentially reporting any incidents, accidents or near misses that take place. It is often called an Accident Book in workplaces.
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First Aid Kits can have a wide variation in the their contents. This is usually based on the knowledge and experience of those putting it together, the differing first aid requirements of the settings and variations in legislation or regulation in a given work or outdoor sector. In short, they need to be fit for
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Horse riding is a high-risk sport and falls can happen at any time. A bang to the head from a fall from a horse can lead to a concussion but so can a slip or fall on to any hard surface such as stable doors, yard floors or jumps. What Is Concussion? Concussion is an
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Updated August 2024 An acronym is a word or name formed as an abbreviation, created from the initial letters of a phrase or a word. The first aid world uses many acronyms to help us remember different treatments. In this series we have explained the meanings of the most common first aid acronyms to help you avoid confusion! The
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Updated July, 2024 Whether you’re riding on a main road or a country lane, horses and their riders are amongst the most vulnerable road users. In any emergency situation, run through the ‘ABC’ checklist to ensure you do everything in the right order and in the casualty’s best interests Some tips on avoiding incidents on
Knowing your legal obligations is important in any business. In equestrian settings, keeping records is not always on the top of your ‘to do ‘ list but it is essential that you do so – for your own business planning and safety awareness and also because it’s the law. If you get any inspection for
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Updated April 2024 1. How do you check for breathing? To check for breathing in an unconscious casualty, open and maintain their airway – tilt their head and lift their chin to move the tongue from the back of their throat. Then, look, listen and feel for breathing. Look at their belly for movement, listen
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