Published on Wednesday16thApril2014
Minister Coveney launches Slurry safety DVD
Minister Coveney with Seamus Boland, CEO Irish Rural Link and Martin O' Halloran CEO Health & Safety Authority at the launch
Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has today launched a new DVD aimed at increasing awareness and improving safety around slurry handling on Irish farms. The DVD entitled Slurry Gas: The Silent Invisible Killer on Irish Farms was produced as a joint venture between the Health and Safety Authority and Irish Rural Link. The footage shows how toxic gases released during slurry agitation can kill instantly.
The DVD includes a powerful testimonial given by Galway farmer Mr Noel Tierney who talks about the day, in 1993, when his son Fergal died trying to save him after he himself was overcome by slurry gases. The short DVD also outlines advice on safe slurry handling, measures to avoid exposure to the lethal gases and steps to be taken to prevent drowning.