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Title:
Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)-Treated Wood: Advising the Public on Reducing the Potential for Exposure to Arsenic
Publication Date:
June 25, 2002
Abstract:
This report summarizes the health concerns surrounding Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)-treated wood and the potential for children's exposure to arsenic that can leach out of structures made of CCA-treated wood. It outlines a public communications strategy on this matter regarding arsenic from CCA-treated wood structures directed at the public, school boards and childcare centres.
Organization:
Toronto Public Health
Publisher:
City of Toronto
Source Type:
Government - Municipal
Source Notes:
This report was originally published for the Toronto Board of Health and can be downloaded from the Toronto Public Health website.
Resource Type:
Report
Number of Pages:
7
Geographic Focus:
Local/Municipal
Regional/Prov/Territory
Province/Territory:
Ontario
Related information
This document can be downloaded in PDF format from the City of Toronto Public Health website.