AS/NZS 2843.1:2006 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies requirements for the siting, design and layout of timber preservation plant sites. Deals in general terms with these aspects in a manner intended to prevent and mitigate the health risk of plant personnel and minimize environmental contamination from timber preservation plant sites. Applicable to all approved preservatives and, where necessary, specific requirements for some preservative are given.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee TM-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 20 May 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 5 July 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee TM-012:
Australian and New Zealand Timber Preservative Manufacturers Association
Australian Forest Products Association
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
Australian Timber Flooring Association
Australian Timber Importers Federation
Building Research Association of New Zealand
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (QLD)
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia
Forest and Wood Products Australia
Forestry Corporation of NSW
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia
Master Builders Australia
NATSPEC
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation
New Zealand Timber Preservation Council
New Zealand Wood Processors Association
Responsible Care New Zealand
Scion
Tasmanian Timber Promotion Board
Timber Preservers Association of Australia

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for the siting, design and layout of timber preservation plant sites. It deals with these aspects in a manner intended to prevent and mitigate the health risk of plant personnel and minimize environmental contamination from timber preservation plant sites. It is applicable to all approved preservatives and, where necessary, specific requirements for some preservative are given, e.g., CCA.
NOTE: Attention should be drawn to the principles of risk management set out in AS/NZS 4360 and the AS/NZS ISO 14000 series.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 07/10/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 7/10/2016
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ISBN
Committee	TM-006
Supersedes	DR 05581 AS/NZS 2843.1:2000