The Treated Pine Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 12 page procedure outlining the safety steps for working with preservative treated timbers (tasks such as handling, drilling, cutting etc) and does not include exposures to persons using finished products or the preservative manufacturing process.

There are three types of preservatives used to treat timber – Oil borne (Creosote, PEC), Water borne – Copper Chrome Arsenic (CCA) and Light Organic Solvent Preservative – LOSP (TBTN, Copper Cu naphthenate). CCA (green coloured) is most common. Main exposure routes include absorption through skin/eyes, inhalation (nose, respiratory tract) and ingestion. Exposure can cause skin/respiratory tract irritation, nerve damage, and cancers of nasal and respiratory tract, lung and skin.

The Treated Pine procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System. 

The Treated Pine procedure can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Treated Pine Safety Procedure includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Operation
• Re-sealing
• Clean-up
• Emergency Response
• References

Product Details:

• 12 Page procedure
• Written by ex WHS inspectors
• Referenced 
• Risk ratings before and after control measures
• MS Word format NOT PDF
• Task specific and site specific details easy to add
• Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
• Employee sign off section
• Instant download delivery

Related items:

• Manual Handling - Lifting
• Power Tools
• Fencing

Ensure treated timber has had sufficient drying time before handling wherever possible. Example:

• Creosote: avoid handling for 3 months after treatment
• CCA – 4 weeks
• LOSP – 3-4 weeks

Develop specific SWMS for timber and task. Include:

• PPE for handling wet and dry timber and extra protection for cutting/drilling tasks (especially when internal timber still wet)
• Methods to keep airborne particles as low as possible
• Regular air-monitoring to ensure particles are below relevant exposure standards (at least 50%)
• Specific respiratory protection required
• Decontamination requirements
• Emergency eye wash/showers as required
• Local exhaust ventilation
• Clean-up procedures

Ensure Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) within 5 year issue date are obtained for type of preservative. Keep these accessible to persons working with preservative at all times.