Compost is a mixture of decayed organic materials decomposed by micro-organisms in a warm, moist, and aerobic environment, releasing nutrients into readily available forms for the fungis to use.
Health Precautions:
The decomposing compost heap can generate heat up to 60°c. Exercise care in handling the compost while rotating it. Wear protective gloves or foot gear so as not to burn your hands and feet.
Composting materials and micro-organisms may cause allergies, although they are nonpathogenic. To avoid inconvenience from itching, cover nose and mouth with mask, use long-sleeved clothes, and wash body and hands after working on the compost.
