Preventing and Investigating Horse-Related Human Injury and Fatality in Work and Non-Work Equestrian Environments: A Consideration of the Workplace Health and Safety Framework
It has been suggested that one in five riders will be injured due to a fall from a horse, resulting in severe head or torso injuries. Attempts to reduce injury have primarily focussed on low level risk controls, such as helmets. In comparison, risk mitigation in high risk workplaces and sports is di...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/5/33 |