The BHS helps to develop Child Safety Action plan for Scotland
The Child Accident Prevention Trust and the Royal Society
for the Protection of Accidents (Rospa) are working together
to develop a child safety action plan for Scotland.
Scotland is one of 18 countries in Europe signed up to this
awareness raising initiative. At a recent consultation workshop
held in Edinburgh, BHS Scotland was pleased to represent sporting
and recreational interests alongside delegates from local
authorities, police and the NHS.
BHSS is looking forward to contributing during the follow-up
process and is currently submitting examples of good practice.
Mrs Pip Peat, BHSS vice-chairman who attended on behalf of
BHS, said: "We can make a specialised contribution to
the international Child Safety Action Plan on two fronts.
"Firstly, as with a number of other sports and activities,
riding is an active sport which carries a degree of risk.
We can focus on preventative measures including making sure
youngsters access riding at an approved establishment and
under the tutelage of a registered riding instructor. Much
of the BHS's work is aimed at managing risk.
"Secondly, the BHS plays an active role in promoting
road safety - from offering advice on the design of roads
networks to promoting training through the riding and road
safety test. Our new interactive training DVD is a wonderful
tool and we are currently revising the 'Safer Horse Riding
on the Road' booklet with Road Safety Scotland.
"We are delighted to be able to highlight the number
of fronts on which BHS contributes to child safety."
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