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Slurry Store and Pit Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This slurry store and pit safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps farmers, farm workers and contractors verify that slurry storage and pit entry are safe and compliant before work begins.

It covers essential checks including confined space risk assessment, competence verification, site conditions, gas monitoring, edge protection, cover integrity, agitation controls, substance handling, personal protective equipment, emergency rescue and post‑entry make‑safe. The checklist follows the ten‑dimension safety framework, ensuring that planning, people, environment, plant and equipment, substances, PPE, collective safeguards and emergency arrangements are all addressed, and it meets the requirements of the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.

How to use this checklist: answer each question with Yes, No or N/A. Record any No answers and take immediate corrective action before entry or work proceeds. Keep the completed checklist on site as evidence of compliance and for future audit reference.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑entry inspections – confirm the slurry store and surrounding area are safe before any entry.
  • Routine safety audits – regularly verify that controls remain effective.
  • Training and briefings – reinforce safe work practices with staff.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your farm, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Confined Spaces Regulations 1997.

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Checks covered in this Slurry Store and Pit Inspection checklist

This Slurry Store and Pit Inspection safety checklist template covers 23 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a confined space risk assessment and entry permit been completed and signed for this slurry store?
2Are all operatives entering the pit trained and competent in confined space entry and slurry handling?
3Is a trained first aider on site and are first aid facilities accessible?
4Is the weather suitable and is the area around the slurry store free of slip or trip hazards?
5Is the area around the store cleared of unnecessary equipment and materials?
6Is the ventilation system inspected, maintained and operating to provide adequate airflow to prevent gas buildup?
7Is a calibrated gas detector present and used to check for hazardous gases before entry?
8Are gas detection readings within safe limits prior to work?
9Is the gas detector calibration record up to date (within the last 6 months)?
10Is the slurry store cover in good condition, securely fixed and free of cracks?
11Are edge protection barriers or guardrails installed around any open pits or drop edges?
12Is the pit entry ladder or steps secure, in good condition and positioned safely?
13Is the agitation system locked out or controlled to prevent unexpected movement during entry?
14Is the agitation system isolated and verified as non‑operational before entry?
15Are emergency rescue equipment such as harnesses, lifelines or rescue ropes readily available and inspected?
16Is a written rescue plan in place, communicated to all operatives and displayed near the pit?
17Are emergency contact numbers and the location of rescue equipment clearly displayed?
18Is appropriate PPE (respirator, chemical‑resistant gloves, safety boots and eye protection) worn by all personnel?
19Are signage and warning signs clearly displayed indicating confined space, gas hazards and depth warnings?
20Is a spill containment plan in place and are spill kits available?
21Is the slurry level monitored to ensure it does not exceed safe limits?
22After work, is the pit sealed, covers replaced and locked, and a post‑entry check completed?
23Are records of the inspection, gas readings, any incidents and rescue actions logged and filed?

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