What is the Consumer Information Sheet?
Consumer Information Sheets have been available since 1986. It was at that time the nation’s wood preserving industry agreed to undertake a voluntary Consumer Awareness Program to apprise consumers that Consumer Information Sheets (CIS), similar to manufacturer’s instructions on hundreds of other products, are available. CIS are available at retail outlets and from manufacturers and lumber suppliers. The Consumer Information Sheet states that you need to wear dust masks and other protective apparel when sawing treated wood and that you should wash your hands and clothing after use. Does this mean handling the wood is dangerous? The guidelines posed in the Consumer Information Sheet reflect common sense and good safety practices for handling treated or untreated wood. Inhalation of sawdust can cause nose and throat irritation, and protecting your eyes from any foreign matter is advisable.
Consumer Information Sheets have been available since 1986. It was at that time the nation’s wood preserving industry agreed to undertake a voluntary Consumer Awareness Program to apprise consumers that Consumer Information Sheets (CIS), similar to manufacturer’s instructions on hundreds of other products, are available. CIS are available at retail outlets and from manufacturers and lumber suppliers. The Consumer Information Sheet states that you need to wear dust masks and other protective apparel when sawing treated wood and that you should wash your hands and clothing after use. Does this mean handling the wood is dangerous? The guidelines posed in the Consumer Information Sheet reflect common sense and good safety practices for handling treated or untreated wood. Inhalation of sawdust can cause nose and throat irritation, and protecting your eyes from any foreign matter is advisable. Wearing gloves provides extra protection against splinters, and good personal hygiene should be pra
