Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) Specification & Installation

A properly specified and installed Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) is central to any
ESD control programme. Teknis provides expert consultancy and practical support
for EPA design, specification, installation, and validation in line with BS EN
61340-5-1:2024.

Our Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA) services include:

• Specification of critical equipment, including static-dissipative
  worksurfaces, common point grounding hardware, overhead ionisation
  systems, specialised furniture, and shielding packaging materials.
• Zoning and boundary definition with correct signage and identification
  to ensure safe operational perimeters.
• Installation Services including ESD flooring installation, furniture assembly and grounding, shelving installation, and workstation setup to ensure full compliance with EPA requirements.
  
• Comprehensive installation verification using calibrated test instruments to
  measure resistance-to-ground (Rg) and continuity according to IEC 61340
  standards, ensuring your setup is objectively certified upon completion.
• Personnel grounding system setup, including wrist strap and footwear systems, with verification of resistance to ground in accordance with IEC 61340 test methods