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Personal grounding plays a crucial role in minimizing electrostatic discharges from people in electrostatically protected areas (EPAs).Here are the main requirements related to personal grounding according to this standard.

Protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) is critical in industrial sectors such as electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and others where sensitive electronic components are processed.
We offer you an overview with our checklist and essential questions.

Personal grounding plays a crucial role in minimizing electrostatic discharges from people in electrostatically protected areas (EPAs). Here are the main requirements related to personal grounding according to this standard.

Ergonomic working in the workplace is essential for the efficiency, safety and health of your employees. Therefore, protective measures and ergonomic principles must be observed in order to optimize the working environment and minimize health risks.

An ESD control program refers to an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control program that is used in various industrial sectors, especially electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, to minimize the effects of electrostatic discharge on sensitive electronic components and devices. ESD control programs are critical to prevent production downtime, quality issues, and potential damage to electronic components.

Welcome to the ESD glossary! This subpage offers a wealth of technical explanations of terms and standards used in the exciting world of the electronics industry. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting out in this exciting industry, this glossary will help you understand the meaning and context of important terms.