Treated Timber Consumer Information - Sydney Survey Results

Consumer Information

Sydney Survey Results

Retailer information about CCA-treated timber

Is CCA-treated timber safe to handle?

Hardware store A	Yes
Hardware store B	-
Treated timber yard A	Yes- ‘no problems for the general public’. Recommends wearing a mask and gloves (optional)
Treated timber yard B	Yes- wear a mask and gloves if cutting. ‘I’ve been handling it for 20 years’
Timber yard A	Yes- if wearing a mask and gloves.
Timber yard B	-
Timber yard C	-
Timber treatment company	-
Playset manufacturer	-
Timber company	Yes- but advises to wear gloves or wash hands afterwards, and wear a mask

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