Test and Audit
It Is Essential That…
All ESD control systems perform reliably. In accordance with the BS EN 61340-5-1 Standard, periodic audits of facilities, procedures and practices should be carried out in accordance with the instructions given. It also states that a nominated person or team using appropriate measuring equipment shall undertake the required periodic audits and checks. The ESD co-ordinator is required to test all ESD protection systems within the EPA and the humidity and temperature should also be recorded at the time of the test.
A typical audit will include those areas indicated, the frequency shown is that recommended in BS EN 61340-5-1.
Electrostatic Precautions Audit Check List
| Item |
Check Frequency |
| Notices, signs and labels |
6 |
| Working surfaces and storage racks |
M |
| Floors |
M |
| Seating |
M |
| Garments |
6 |
| Gloves and finger cots |
G |
| Wrist strap |
B |
| Footwear |
B |
| Ionisers |
M |
| Tool, machinery, dispensers and test equipment |
M |
| Trolleys and carts |
M |
| Grounding |
M |
| Electrostatic fields |
6 |
| Fieldwork |
M |
| Working practices |
V |
| Packaging: Availability |
V |
| Packaging: Application |
V |
| Purchase: Requirements |
E |
| Training: Content |
E |
| Training: Records |
E |
| Product selection |
E |
| Checks: Procedures |
E |
| Checks: Records |
E |
| KEY: |
V - daily visual check
M - monthly
B - before use/entry to EPA
6 - six monthly
G - at goods incoming
E - to be determined by the ESD co-ordinator |
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