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The farrier's work environment.

Lotta Löfqvist¹, Stefan Pinzke

¹Department of Work Science, Business Economics & Environmental Psychology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. PO Box 88, SE-23053 Alnarp, Sweden. lotta.lofqvist@slu.se

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Farriers face significant physical health risks due to demanding work postures and environmental hazards. This study investigates their working conditions to inform improvements in health, safety, and education for this growing profession.

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Area of Science:

Occupational Health
Veterinary Medicine
Ergonomics

Background:

The expanding horse industry necessitates more farriers, a profession involving strenuous physical labor.
Farriers experience high risks of musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive motions and awkward postures, such as prolonged back bending.
Environmental factors like dust, noise, poor lighting, and physical hazards (kicks, bites, burns) further compromise farrier safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the physical health and work environment of farriers in Sweden.
To identify specific risks and challenges faced by farriers in their daily work.
To provide a basis for improving workplace design, equipment, and training.

Main Methods:

Utilizing questionnaires to gather self-reported data on health and work conditions.
Conducting work load measurements to quantify physical exertion.
Performing workplace analysis to assess environmental factors and task demands.

Main Results:

Farriers spend a significant portion of their workday (75%) in bent-over postures.
Key risks include musculoskeletal strain on the back, knees, and wrists, alongside environmental hazards.
Existing research on farrier working conditions is limited and outdated.

Conclusions:

There is a critical need for current, in-depth research into farrier working conditions.
Findings will inform recommendations for ergonomic improvements, safer equipment, and enhanced training.
The study aims to contribute to better health outcomes and a safer work environment for farriers.