Portwest Automotive Magazine

EXPLAINING STATIC CONTROL GARMENTS Electrostatic charging of people and textiles occurs naturally by many everyday actions, such as standing up, walking on a floor and taking off clothes. A person may become charged by contact with charged materials or surfaces and leads to the possibility of an Electrostatic

Discharge (ESD) a one-off event of rapid transfer of electrostatic charge between two objects, which poses a danger to a person and their environment.

IDENTIFY YOUR RISK

ANTI-STATIC

ESD

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) could result in critical damage to Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESDS) and equipment.

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) spark could cause ignition and explosion of flash fire.

In application and functions where static control is essential and involving electrostatic sensitive devices.

In application and functions taking place in, near, or involving explosive, inflammable atmospheres or dust.

WHERE ARE THE GARMENTS COMMONLY USED/WORN?

SENSITIVE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND MACHINERY

THE PERSON

WHAT DOES IT PROTECT?

IEC 61340-4-9:2016 (Test Method) EN 61340-5-1:2016 (Requirements) EN16350 (Requirements for gloves)

EN 1149-5:2018 Protective clothing. Electrostatic properties - Materials performance and design requirements

RELEVANT STANDARDS

Not protective clothing (PPE) - normal workwear

PPE according to Regulation (EU) 2016/425

PRODUCT CLASSED AS

No CE marking

CE certified marked garment

GARMENT MARKING

Garments prevent the build up and release of a static spark as materials, components and product design allow a route for the charge to go to earth 1. Electrostatic dissipate clothing will only work if there is a clear route for a static charge to go to earth, garments should be supported by anti-static footwear or footwear accessories, mats, flooring and wristbands in order to be earthed appropriately.

Garments prevent the build up and release of a static spark as materials, components and product design allow a route for the charge to go to earth

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF ELECTROSTATIC PROTECTION?

1. Anti-static protection is commonly found as a function within a suite of multi-standard protection. 2. Follow the details of the User Information sheet to ensure compliance; always fasten the anti-static, electrostatic shielding garment fully to cover undergarments. 3. Electrostatic dissipate clothing will

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

only work if there is a clear route for a static charge to go to earth.

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