Farm Safety

farms CAN BE dangerous, so please
stop, think and act safely at all times.
  you are responsible for your own safety.

 

Here a some key reminders of how to be safe at LarnOO.

  • Guests are not permitted to operate any plant or equipment.

  • No passengers in or on the tractors.

  • Please stay well clear of moving machinery - they can’t always see you.

  • Always wear the appropriate personal protective equipment.

  • Wear long pants preferably. Protect yourself from the possibility of snake bites in hotter months.

  • Wear strong and appropriate footwear.

  • Shooting is NOT allowed, no hunting, no exceptions.

  • Don’t drive or ride it if you are not trained to do so.

  • QUAD bikes are for farm employees use ONLY.

  • If you OPEN a gate, please CLOSE it.

  • If you light a FIRE please put it OUT when you are done. Have a shovel and water nearby.

  • Pets are not really welcome. If you must then please keep them well restrained and away from the livestock - and never in the cattle yards.

  • A breeding cow with her young can be VERY protective and she may be aggressive to anyone who comes too close.

  • Bulls can be grumpy with visitors they are not familiar with, please stay well clear!

  • If you see something damaged or unsafe, please report it to mngt. IMMEDIATELY.

  • Where the LarnOO are you? ALWAYS tell someone where you are going….it is 10,000acres after all.

  • Look out for yourself and for the safety of others.

At LarnOO we live by the saying……..If you don’t know, Don’t go!

EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

  • If you are in trouble, Call for Help or Dial “000” for Emergency Services.

  • If you have no connectivity try call 112 for international Emergency services

  • First Aid Kits & Fire Extinguishers: Located in all houses, sheds, workshop and Farm Manager Office.

  • Heart Defibrillators: Located are in the Shearing Shed (LarnOO East) & the Farm Manager Office (LarnOO West).