Introduction The safety within a structure equestrian is also given by the size of the points of stabling of horses. Keep in mind that the welfare, safety and serenity of the horses are the starting point for the safety of the people working with and around them. In the regulatory framework is not present no reference document defining the most appropriate surface for proper housing of horses, and the old bibliography does not respond to all the needs related to the size of animals of different breed and size. Objectives The objective of this study is to facilitate the ideal conditions of safety for horses and operators, both at the time of a new construction that under renovation of existing buildings. It takes just a few tricks for working spaces to promote good ergonomics, from which spring better working situations and well-being for horses. Methodology Safety within an equestrian facility is given also by the sizes of the places in which horses are lodged. The boxes are considered to be the basic modular element of breeding and hosting places, but in Italy there are no specific references about the most appropriate surface related both to different breeds and safety of the workers taking care of them neither of a dedicated fire prevention system. We sought to determine the size of individual spaces, based on the height at the withers of horses, and to formulate a specific forming and informing course for employees on the likely risks of contact which could generate traumatic events. Results Detailed study of all phases of work and all the manual work involving horses, led to the determination of ideal characteristics of farms and stables. This way you will have a model to follow as much as possible, trying not to deviate too far from the guidelines. Conclusion and perspectives It emerged with satisfaction that in the stables and farms where the given safety indications were taken, the reduction of accidents both of operators than of horses has been remarkable.
Safety settings in equestrian facilities in Italy
CHECCHI, ANTONIO;MALAGNINO, REMO ALESSIO
2014
Abstract
Introduction The safety within a structure equestrian is also given by the size of the points of stabling of horses. Keep in mind that the welfare, safety and serenity of the horses are the starting point for the safety of the people working with and around them. In the regulatory framework is not present no reference document defining the most appropriate surface for proper housing of horses, and the old bibliography does not respond to all the needs related to the size of animals of different breed and size. Objectives The objective of this study is to facilitate the ideal conditions of safety for horses and operators, both at the time of a new construction that under renovation of existing buildings. It takes just a few tricks for working spaces to promote good ergonomics, from which spring better working situations and well-being for horses. Methodology Safety within an equestrian facility is given also by the sizes of the places in which horses are lodged. The boxes are considered to be the basic modular element of breeding and hosting places, but in Italy there are no specific references about the most appropriate surface related both to different breeds and safety of the workers taking care of them neither of a dedicated fire prevention system. We sought to determine the size of individual spaces, based on the height at the withers of horses, and to formulate a specific forming and informing course for employees on the likely risks of contact which could generate traumatic events. Results Detailed study of all phases of work and all the manual work involving horses, led to the determination of ideal characteristics of farms and stables. This way you will have a model to follow as much as possible, trying not to deviate too far from the guidelines. Conclusion and perspectives It emerged with satisfaction that in the stables and farms where the given safety indications were taken, the reduction of accidents both of operators than of horses has been remarkable.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
