TFA Blog #381 – Health and Safety with Noxious Gases

TFA Blog #381 – Health and Safety with Noxious Gases

Slurry Gases

Incidents involving slurry and the release of noxious gases happen too often on farm. The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has gathered some useful guidance for members to mitigate the risks.

When working with slurry, it can be easy to forget that you’re working with very dangerous gases. Contractors, visitors and other non-farmers may not be aware of the risks at all.

Hazards that’s come with slurry storage that can be life threatening, especially when the correct safety measures are not taken. Gases such as…

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This blog was written by Niamh Widdop, TFA Student Rural Surveyor, on 20 October 2026.

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