11.   If you have been working with treated wood, wash exposed areas of your body thoroughly before eating, drinking or smoking.

12.   Studies by the University of Florida and the University of Miami suggest that treated wood may contaminate the soil around building sites with arsenic.

13.   The most important rule is that you avoid prolonged inhalation of sawdust from treated wood.

14.   The lumber industry disputes those findings, but the presence of arsenic in treated wood concerns environmental officials.

15.   Treated wood can slow Poria but not necessarily stop it because only the outer layer is protected.

16.   Treated wood should not be burned in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces or residential boilers because toxic chemicals can be produced in the smoke and ashes.

17.   Treated wood should not be burned in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces or residential boilers because toxic chemicals may be produced in the smoke and ashes.

18.   When compared with the effects of alternate building products, any possible negative effects of CCA treated wood is minimal.

19.   When sawing and machining treated wood, wear a dust mask.

20.   Whenever possible, working treated wood should be done outdoors to avoid accumulations of airborne sawdust.