Provide a report of the common preservatives used within the Australian environment and how these treatments can be applied to increase the durability of timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in construction. The report must include following answers:

• Which Australian Standard must these treatments adhere to?
• What safety precautions (if any) must be taken when handling and working with treated materials such as these? 1. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome1. Provided a brief explanation of the common preservatives used within the Australian environment and how these treatments can be applied to increase the durability of timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals used in construction 2. This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome2. Identified which Australian Standard treatments must adhere to 3.This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome3. Identified which safety precautions (if any) must be taken when handling and working with treated materials