The Daintree Rainforest Observatory is situated in a remote area (hospital services are over 1 hour away), so safety is paramount. Consequently, staff at the DRO are highly trained in several safety qualifications including the following:

• Workplace Health and Safety
• Advanced First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation
• Vertical Rope Rescue/Working at Heights
• Risk Management
• Fire Warden

The Site Safety Plan incorporates the use of various types of safety equipment which all staff are trained to use. This consists of two-way radios, a satellite phone, abseiling and recovery equipment, an Emergency Personal Locator Beacon (EPLB) for life-threatening emergencies, an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and an Oxygen Resuscitation Kit.

All clients are fully briefed on safety issues before entering the site and all safety equipment is regularly inspected by DRO personnel. Our height safety equipment (including harnesses and lanyards) is officially inspected every 6 months by an accredited lifting, rigging and height safety provider.

All visitors will be asked to disclose any pre-existing medical conditions to the staff. This information is confidential and is requested solely for each individuals own safety.

For more detailed information on the safety procedures and hazards for the DRO please refer to the Safety Briefing Notes.