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General Information:

• Introductory Brochure
• What You Should Know About Arsenic-Treated Wood
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• Frequently-Asked Questions
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• Late Lessons From Pressure-Treated Wood

Community Action Resources:

• Preventing Arsenic Exposure from Pressure-Treated Wood: Recommendations for Action
• How to Protect Your Children from Arsenic-Treated Wood at School, Child Care or Preschool: A Safety Checklist for Parents

Research on Arsenic’s Health Effects:

• Executive Summary of CCA Lumber Arsenic Health Effect Issue
• Summary of Available Health Information Regarding CCA-Treated Wood Products

Sealants and Alternatives to CCA-treated Lumber:

• Alternative Pressure-Treated Lumber
• Identifying Effective Sealants for CCA-Treated Wood
• Recycled Plastic and Wood Composite Lumber
• US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sealant Study: Interim Data Report, May 2005
• US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Sealant Study: Interim Data Report, May 2005