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CHILD SAFETY
Dangers on Farms
Precautions •
The farm is not a play area, and that
needs to be clear to children from a
very young age. They need to be made aware of the dangers when they are old • enough to understand. When they are
too young they need to be kept well
away from working areas of the farm. A
safe and secure play area should be • provided near the main house and
close to adult supervision.
When children are present on the farm, adult supervision is always necessary.
Operating machinery:
If a young person aged 14 or over, is operating machinery, they must only be permitted to do so if:
• They have had a formal training
course, run by a competent
training instructor.
• While operating the vehicle or
machine they are adequately supervised.
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Drowning is a prevalent risk for children so all open water, slurry tanks and wells must be fenced off. Children carried in farm vehicles must always wear safety belts. Keep children away from areas where machinery is operational or where grain is stored as they present further dangers.
Manage your Herd safely
and efficiently with Saber Draft
Children should also be kept well clear of unpredictable animals such as bulls, stallions, rams, stags and female animals with new born young.
If you have contractors or external workers on your farm, make sure they are made aware of the presence of children.
Never allow children under 14 to operate tractors or self- propelled machinery.
CHILDREN SAFETY
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