What precautions should be taken when working with CCA-treated wood?
Excessive exposure to inorganic arsenic can be hazardous to your health. Certain activities can facilitate the release of inorganic arsenic, so people working with CCA-treated wood should take a number of precautions, as follows: • Saw, sand, and machine CCA-treated wood outdoors. Wear a dust mask, goggles, and gloves. • Clean up all sawdust, scraps, and other construction debris thoroughly and dispose of in the (i.e., municipal solid waste). Do not compost or mulch sawdust or remnants from CCA-treated wood. • Do not burn CCA-treated wood, as toxic chemicals may be released as part of the smoke • After working with the wood, wash all exposed areas of your body, especially the hands, thoroughly with soap and water before eating, drinking, toileting, or using tobacco products. • Wash your work clothes separately from other household clothing before wearing them again. These precautions will reduce your exposure from inhaling or ingesting sawdust, protect your eyes from flying particles,
