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Treated Timber Handling

Treated timber should be safe to handle under normal circumstances but a few common sense precautions are recommended. Always wear gloves to handle treated wood. The surfaces should be dry by the time you receive the wood, nevertheless, there is always the possibility that some fluid will be present in packs and if this is the case use impervious protective clothing to prevent skin contact and/or leave the pack to dry out for a while.

Other precautions recommended are:

• Do not drink, eat or smoke whilst handling treated wood. Wash hands before eating meals.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when rip-sawing treated timber.
• If any skin irritation occurs wash the affected area and treat with a soothing skin cream.