Leaflet warns farmers of slurry risks
Slurry gas is a cocktail of toxic products, including hydrogen sulphide, that are released when slurry decomposes.
Even just a few breaths of this gas can render a person unconscious, and it has been the cause of many high profile accidents, often resulting in fatalities of people and animals.
With this in mind, the Farm Safety Partnership, chaired by the National Farmer's Union (NFU), has launched a new leaflet as part of its Stop! Think! slurry gas campaign, which is due to be unveiled at Grassland & Muck at Stoneleigh Park.
NFU vice president Guy Smith said:
“Deaths from slurry gas still occur and these are made all the more tragic by the fact that so many people die who instinctively go to the aid of those in difficulty.
“This new leaflet has 11 points to follow to reduce the risk of a slurry gas incident. But it is equally important to know that if there is a problem, stop the pump, get the person to fresh air, but don’t put yourself at risk, call 999 and advise the emergency services that slurry gas may be present.”
To download the leaflet, visit the Farm Safety Partnership website here.
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