PPE provisions ready for action
SUPPLIES of vital PPE have been sourced ahead of the planned restart of racing fixtures next week.
The special packs have face masks, gloves, coveralls, hand sanitiser, infrared thermometers, visors and goggles inside.
CHB Medical received an order from the British Horseracing Authority to assist the smooth running of meetings from June 1.
The firm is based in Cheltenham, the home of National Hunt racing.
Fixtures with contests over obstacles will resume once the Flat programme has been established.
Monday’s first card since March 17, at Newcastle, has attracted 369 entries and 10 races could be run.
There are 454 horses in contention to compete at Kempton on Tuesday but only 12 runners are permitted in each race according to current guidelines.
Just like France, where racing is under way, participants including jockeys and stalls handlers will be required to wear face masks.
Racecourses due to hold fixtures in the first seven days are set to receive the PPE by the weekend.
Dr Jerry Hill, Chief Medical Advisor at the BHA, said: “The level of service and attention to detail we have had from CHB Medical has been exceptional.
“They have been efficient and accommodating working with a range of industry stakeholders throughout the UK.
“If when we receive the equipment it is as good a quality as their customer service, we will be in a good position to restart racing with confidence that our participants will be protected.”
Those attending racecourses will have to complete an online education module and go through screening beforehand.
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