Abstract
The use of creosote as a wood preservative has been examined with regard to environmental protection and health risks, mainly by reference to relevant literature. The examination considers toxic and hazardous problems caused by creosote, before, during and after its application to timber in impregnation plants as well as possible environmental problems posed by treated timber in service and during its final destruction. Although there are certain problems surrounding the use of creosote it may be concluded that these problems are not severe and that they can be reduced or avoided by using fairly simple protective measures. The main problem at present, however, concerns creosote bleeding which must be solved in the near future.
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