• Wear waterproof overalls, gloves, and boots when working with bentonite slurry.
• Use dust suppression or RPE when handling dry bentonite powder at the silo.
• Clean up bentonite spillages on walkways and platforms immediately to prevent slips.
• Contain all bentonite slurry using bunds, tanks, and settlement systems on site.
• Dispose of used bentonite through a licensed waste carrier with transfer documentation.
• Wash bentonite off skin promptly using clean water and mild soap after contact.
• Maintain slurry pipework connections securely to prevent leaks and burst joints.
• Install anti-slip matting on platforms and access routes near bentonite operations.
• Follow confined space procedures for any entry into bentonite storage silos.
• Brief all workers on the slip and environmental risks before bentonite work begins.

• DON'T discharge bentonite slurry into drains, ditches, or watercourses.
• DON'T walk through bentonite-contaminated areas without appropriate slip-resistant footwear.
• DON'T handle dry bentonite powder without dust suppression or respiratory protection.
• DON'T leave bentonite spills on walkways, steps, or vehicle access routes uncleaned.
• DON'T mix bentonite in open containers where wind can carry dust to other workers.
• DON'T enter a bentonite silo without a confined space permit and rescue plan.
• DON'T pump waste bentonite off site without a licensed carrier and waste documentation.
• DON'T allow bentonite slurry to overflow from settlement tanks onto open ground.
• DON'T ignore skin dryness or irritation after bentonite contact — wash and moisturise.
• DON'T store dry bentonite bags where they can get wet and create a slip hazard.

See also: COSHH Awareness | Silt and Sediment Control