A firm hard surface facilitates scooping up and prevents leaching. Diking of compost heaps is sometimes necessary also. Special containers are popular for small urban sites, but unnecessary on farms Rubber boots should be worn at site and left at site. Careful washing, especially of broken skin, is vital. Use alcohol or Lysol spray cans if available.
Dust masks are also good idea.
A good pitchfork and a fine spray nozzle with presurized water are the most important tools. A long soil thermometer is helpful. Baskets, wheelbarrows, carts all help a lot. A large bucket-cable system can quickly move manures from barns to pile areas. Shredders, tillers etc.