Tired of inhaling smoke

[horseshoeguy]

How do you protect from the smoke inhalation of daily hot setting shoes? I use the 'hold my breath' method currently. I have been wondering what the exposure to the smoke is doing to my body.

I have tried a couple of simple masks, no good. I checked into respirators, but they are for chemicals and fumes. The carbon does not filter smoke.

[IRNWKR_2]

The only time it is a problem for me is in the winter, but for this time of year a fan works great. Set the fan to it is quatering toward the horse so your body does not block the wind.

Jason G.

[Ronald Aalders]

I use a fan in winter time tooo, but I switch it off with a foot switch I installed, when not hot fitting.


Ronald Aalders

[IRNWKR_2]

Sooo as you walk past the fan going to the horse with a hot shoe you step on the swithc, and when you walk back from the horse you step on it again. "INGENIOUS"

[Ronald Aalders]

So glad you agree :D


Ronald Aalders

[Chris Rusmisel]

fan...problem solved

[Jeff Crane]

I blow out when I am hot fitting. That keeps the smoke out of my face and blows it away so I can see the fit.

[Derin Foor]

Sooo as you walk past the fan going to the horse with a hot shoe you step on the swithc, and when you walk back from the horse you step on it again. "INGENIOUS"

Jason,

If you were a Guiness drinker, you would have replied, " BRILLIANT"

:D

Derin

[EDeSocio]

Squeeze and orange peel on the hoof before you burn.. then the smoke smells really good!

[Jay Mickle]

Smells like money to me.

[IRNWKR_2]

Jason,

If you were a Guiness drinker, you would have replied, " BRILLIANT"

:D

Derin


Man I love that commercial, I was trying to remember the slogan and the alzheimer kicked in.

[Jason Maki]

Its easy,
Push down, pull back and blow!;)
Jason

[red_hush21]

How do you protect from the smoke inhalation of daily hot setting shoes? I use the 'hold my breath' method currently. I have been wondering what the exposure to the smoke is doing to my body.

I have tried a couple of simple masks, no good. I checked into respirators, but they are for chemicals and fumes. The carbon does not filter smoke.

Again, only as a health and safety at work professional with strong medical background, i don't think the smoke of the burnt hoof can be toxic unless you have used chemicals on it.

I suggest you use a bio-filter mask. They are the kinds that doctors and dentists use. They offer a good barrier from any bacteria, fumes and are light and inexpensive. Fan or well vented area is a must as well. Keep in mind, it's the repeated exposure over many years that could lead to serious problems.

You kid should definalty not be exposed though. Kids breathe about 5 times faster than adults and their oxygen saturation is much higher. Therefore, when exposed to CO2 or any fumes, they can have a negative reaction much faster and sronger than adults. This could lead to a temporary but dangerous situation called hypoxemia due to cyanosis. Basically, you kid could start feeling dizzy and pass out due to a lach of oxygen in his blood. Repeted exposure could potentially cause damage such as asthma, allergic reactions ...ect...

I would be more carefull about extrinsic allergic alveolitis AKA farmer's lung if i were you ! That is quite dangerous. For everyone who works in stables a lot, you should be aware of this rare but lethal disease.

[dlsqtrhs]

In terms of the "farmer's lung disease", it is actually an allergic disease usually caused by breathing in the dust from moldy hay. However, dust from any moldy crop--straw, corn, silage, grain, or even tobacco--can also cause Farmer's Lung. You get Farmer's Lung by breathing in dust containing the spores of special, heat-tolerating bacteria or molds often found on moldy crops creating a triggering response, recovering then being exposed to the same molds agains. (Think bee allergy ~ same kind of allergy only you can stay out of the bees way.)
The disease is most common in regions with wet weather at harvest time. Farmer's Lung is also more common on dairy farms, especially those not equipped with automated equipment for handling hay or feed. Attacks of Farmer's Lung occur most often in late winter or early spring when stored hay or grain is used to feed livestock.

Anyone exposed to dust from moldy hay, straw or grain include grain handlers, stable employees, poultry workers, attendants of zoo and circus animals and pet shop workers.

I guess that you could consider us farriers in there as "stable employees". I try to work in a well ventilated area where dust from anyone sweeping or cleaning stalls will not be an issue.

[George Geist]

I can't recall any adverse effects of hoofsmoke. Coal smoke has made me blow out black stuff for a while though.

Worst thing I ever had happen was getting a nose full of smoke from hot cutting a snowball rim pad in winter. Felt like asthma, couldn't catch my breath all night and very nearly went to the hospital over it.

Have plenty of ventilation when burning those things no matter how cold it is out!:o
George

[cowboy_bc]

Hi all,

Hoof smoke is in fact sulpher dioxide and long term bad news.

[lonestar]

I had a not so nice experience after burning on shoes onto feet that had been packed with mercury paste. No kidding, it was a bad scene when I got home that night.

[Joey Aczon]

Smells like money to me.

HERE HERE!!!

Although, make sure if you do have a fan that the fan isn't on your back or the smoke accuumulates between you and the foot. (same with the wind) Ideally, I like to keep the horse between me and the wind source so the smoke is blown away from me and the horse.

[Gary Hill]

Hey, ya never have to wait in line for a table to eat, everyone gets up and leaves!:D