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STATIC
ELECTRICITY
THE RISK
An electrical charge caused by an
imbalance of electrons on the surface of
a material.
WHO IS AT RISK?
Static electricity is an invisible hazard in
many production, manufacturing, industrial
and (ATEX) explosive environments.
FR32
INJURIES
Minor discomfort to serious harm such as
burns, falls and cardiac arrest.
STANDARDS
EN 1149
ELECTROSTATIC PROPERTIES
EN 1149 standard specifi es a test method
for materials to be used in the production
of protective clothing with electrostatic
dissipation for preventing incendiary discharge.
THE TEST
EN1149 - 1 Test method for measure of surface
resistivity.
EN1149 - 3 Test method for measurement of
charge decay.
EN1149 - 5 Material performance and design
requirements.
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