Equine Farriery and Hoof Care Safety Checklist
This comprehensive equine farriery and hoof care safety checklist ensures regulatory compliance with AFA, AVMA, OSHA Agricultural Standards. Safety and quality inspection for farriery operations at equine facilities covering personal safety, tool maintenance, fire hazards from forges, hoof condition assessment, and recordkeeping per American Farriers Association (AFA) standards. Farriery involves significant injury risk from horse kicks and hot metal. Complete all sections to maintain compliance
- Industry: Veterinary & Animal Care
- Frequency: Daily / Per Procedure
- Estimated Time: 20 minutes
- Role: Veterinarian / Clinic Manager / Animal Care Lead
- Total Items: 13
- Compliance: AFA, AVMA, OSHA Agricultural Standards
Farrier Personal Safety
Verify farrier personal protective practices.
- Is farrier wearing leather chaps or apron, appropriate footwear, and eye protection when grinding or forging?
- Is farrier positioned to avoid kick zones and using proper body mechanics to prevent back and musculoskeletal injury?
- Is trained horse handler present to assist with restraint for difficult horses?
- Is farrier's own tetanus vaccination current given the occupational puncture and laceration risk?
Tools, Forge, and Fire Safety
Inspect tools and forge safety per OSHA fire standards.
- Is fire extinguisher immediately accessible during forge operations?
- Is propane or coal forge operated in well-ventilated area away from combustible materials?
- Are all farrier tools (nippers, rasps, clinchers) sharp, properly tempered, and free of cracked handles?
- Is hot metal handled with appropriate tongs and all personnel warned before hot shoe fitting?
- Is propane cylinder stored upright in ventilated area and transported per DOT requirements?
Hoof Health Assessment
Evaluate hoof condition and farriery quality.
- Is hoof angle assessment documented and shoe/trim appropriate for the horse's conformation and use?
- Are nails placed in appropriate white line zone and clinches finished smoothly to prevent injury?
- Are hoof diseases (white line disease, thrush, laminitis signs) identified and veterinarian notified as appropriate?
- Are farriery visit records maintained with date, work performed, and recommendations?
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Why Use This Equine Farriery and Hoof Care Safety Checklist?
This equine farriery and hoof care safety checklist helps veterinary & animal care teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for veterinarian / clinic manager / animal care lead professionals, this checklist covers 13 critical inspection points across 3 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / per procedure.
Ensures compliance with AFA, AVMA, OSHA Agricultural Standards. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equine Farriery and Hoof Care Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 13 inspection items across 3 sections: Farrier Personal Safety, Tools, Forge, and Fire Safety, Hoof Health Assessment. It is designed for veterinary & animal care operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily / per procedure. Each completion takes approximately 20 minutes.
Who should use this Equine Farriery and Hoof Care Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Veterinarian / Clinic Manager / Animal Care Lead professionals in the veterinary & animal care industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.