DR 97368

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Proposes requirements for the operation of timber preservation plants, in order to reduce the occupational health risk to plant operators and to lower the potential for environmental pollution. It incorporates information on and the contents of The Australian environmental guidelines for copper chrome arsenate timber preservation plants, which was prepared by Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) and The Timber Preservers Association of Australia (TPAA). Appendices provide lists of some regulatory authorities currently involved in some aspects of timber preservation and an example of an operational check list.

Revision of AS 2843.2-1985. To be AS/NZS 2843.2