Tom Ricciardelli

Tom Ricciardelli founded SelecTech in 1993 to create products from recycled materials, and invented an adhesive-free, interlocking static-control flooring system. He joined the ESD Association in 2013, and currently chairs multiple working groups. Ricciardelli can be reached at tricca@selectech.com.

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ESD Control

Evaluating the Latest Strategies for Electrostatic Hazard Mitigation in Medical Environments

This article discusses the risks of electrostatic discharge (ESD) in healthcare settings and the new ESDA TR29 guidance document. It outlines causes of ESD, potential hazards like equipment malfunction and data loss, and preventive measures such as static control flooring, proper grounding, and humidity control. The article also describes recommended ESD control programs for healthcare facilities.

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Static Control Flooring in High Reliability Environments

High reliability organizations (HROs) typically implement stringent static control programs to mitigate the risks of catastrophic and/or life-threatening failures. This article describes some of the considerations to consider for static control flooring in these more demanding environments.

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