|
|
|
Creosote Regulations On June 30th 2003, European Union rules banned the sale of creosote to consumers, because of fears that it is carcinogenic. An EU scientific committee has warned that the potential of creosote to cause cancer is greater than previously thought. With effect from 1 May 2003 creosote is no longer be available to DIY users and any spare DIY creosote should have been used up by 30 June 2003. After this date it may then only be used for industrial applications by professional users such as to treat telegraph and electricity poles. Many feared that these regulations would mean the end of the market for reclaimed railway sleepers, however an amendment to the directive means that they can still be sold. With their rugged, rustic good looks these sleepers are such a popular choice with many of our customers that life would have been quite unbearable without them! However following the recent findings we recommend care and thought when using and handling the treated sleepers. Handle with gloves, wear a dust mask when sawing and ensure that off cuts and sawdust are disposed of safely. Creosoted timber should not be used where there is risk of skin contact or contamination of animal or human foodstuffs. It particularly should not be used for garden furniture, toys, tables, in playgrounds or inside buildings. |
|
Home Copyright ©2011 Sporting Surface Supplies Ltd and its licensors. All rights reserved We sell:- Top Soil, Rock Salt, Compost, Railway Sleepers, Growing Media, Woodchips, Bark, Mulches, Grass Seed, Top Dressings, Rootzones, Surrey Loam, Cricket Loams, Playpit Sand, Sports Sands, Landscaping Fabric, Decorative Aggregates & Rockery Stones.
Our own vehicles deliver to:- Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Kent, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey & Sussex |
