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precautions on cca wood 07-05-2002 - www.environmentalhealth.ca/summer02.wood by Rebecca Watson Australia:NATIONAL HAZARD ALERT & BAN 10-19-2004 The AWU bans certain methods of usage of construction materials treated with copper chrome arsenate as from today. This type of timber has been found in numerous circumstances (e.g. extended handling, task producing dust) capable of releasing arsenic and therefore exposing workers to unacceptable risks. Caution needed when using pressure-treated wood 04-21-2008 Caution needed when using pressure-treated wood Steve Maxwell Citizen Special Saturday, April 19, 2008 Arsenic isn't an element that enjoys a good public relations image. That's why the American and Canadian lumber industries voluntarily halted consumer sales of all pressure-treated wood containing arsenic-bearing chemicals four years ago. Trouble is, the new, arsenic-free, pressure-treated lumber also presents hidden hazards that too few people realize. If you're planning to build an outdoor project this spring, you need to understand crucial details for your work to endure. And don't assume that every builder understands the seriousness of this issue.