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Timber - Recycled and Reclaimed


Product Image Product Name Name of Manufacturer Functional Purpose of Product Data Quality 3.2.1 Recycled or reclaimed timber source(s) 3.3.1 Not treated with hazardous fungicides or insecticides 3.3.2 Is not chemically contaminated in the sense of posing risk to people or environments as classified by australian regulations 3.4.1 Does not use the following: Halogenated organic binding agents, halogenated organic flame retardants, phalates, aziridine or polyaziridines, pigments and additives that contact lead, tin, cadmium VI, mercury or their compounds 3.4.2 Carcinogens at final consumption phase < 1/20th of allowable limits (NOHSC, NICNAS) 3.5 Adhesives satisfied GECA or other approved standard 3.6 Consumer information is available: Confirming the timber is recycled or reclaimed, How to maximise timber life, and a valid certificate number or equivalent identification such as GECA, showing the timber is from post-consumer sources and from a certi 3.7.1 The manufacturer identifies the timber source(s) 3.7.2 Manufacturer has certificate or test results stating the product is free of hazardous substances or what the levels are 3.8 Timber onsite storage method minimises deterioration by following GECA guidelines 3.9.1 Manufacturers storing more than 30 tonnes of timber have a waste storage permit 3.9.2 Waste is not located within a gully or within 50 metres of a natural waterway 3.9.2 Treated or painted timbers are stored separately to untreated timbers, and are not kept on-site for more than 12 months 4.0 Compliant to all site emission permits 5.0 High standard of social & worker obligations

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