Footwear/Flooring Systems

ESD footwear is vital in ESD Protected Areas (EPAs) as it provides grounding and dissipates static electricity, preventing damage to electronics. Compliance requires meeting strict standards, including daily testing of footwear. Using proper ESD testing equipment ensures safety and minimizes electrostatic risks, essential for protecting sensitive components and ensuring operational success.

ANSI/ESD S20.20 now requires the Operator Walking Test (ANSI/ESD STM97.1) and conformance to Operator Resistance Measurements (ANSI/ESD STM97.2) for product qualification of flooring / footwear systems for grounding personnel. What is the importance of the Walking Test? It is necessary to qualify the Footwear / Flooring personnel grounding system for certification to ANSI/ESD S20.20. It…

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