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Study will help develop injury prevention strategies for horseracing staff

Hartpury University is undertaking new research investigating occupational injuries to stud and racing staff working within UK horseracing, with the aim of developing targeted injury prevention and support initiatives to improve employee welfare.

Racing’s Occupational Health Service Receives National Launch

Racing’s Occupational Health Service, operated by Racing Welfare, receives its national launch on Monday 3rd September 2018.  The service offers a framework for the management of the physical and mental wellbeing of all those working in the racing and Thoroughbred breeding industries. The overriding aim of the service is to prevent and treat work related illness and injury.  It will also work to promote the safety, health and wellbeing of British horseracing’s workforce.