How to deal with slurry and fertiliser safely on your farm

Entry into slurry tanks should only be done by a specialist contractor. Never enter a slurry tank unless absolutely essential

Entry into slurry tanks should only be done by a specialist contractor. Never enter a slurry tank unless absolutely essential

Slurry presents two particular safety and health problems, drowning and gas poisoning. Drowning is by far the most common cause of death involving slurry.

Slurry gas 

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