How can exposure to CCA be reduced?
• CCA residues are easily transferred from the wood’s surface onto hands and clothing. Because it is possible for a child to come in contact with CCA-treated lumber structures at home, on the playground or at school, make it a habit to: • Remove their shoes after activity on CCA-treated lumber structures to keep from tracking CCA residues indoors. • Discourage children from putting their hands in their mouth during play and wash their hands after playing on CCA-treated lumber structures, especially before eating. • Change a child’s clothes as soon as possible after playing on CCA-treated wood products. How can I reduce releases of CCA into the environment? • Release of CCA from treated wood is caused by the elements, including rain and snowfall. This can lead to contamination of soil or other materials located near CCA-treated lumber. Make it a habit to: • Keep children and pets out of areas beneath structures made from CCA-treated lumber. • Avoid growing edible plants near CCA-treated
