ANSI/ESD S8.1 - In Compliance Magazine

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Three types of ESD awareness symbols are established by this document. The first one is to be used on a device or assembly to indicate that it is susceptible to electrostatic charge. The second is to be used on items and materials intended to provide electrostatic protection. The third symbol indicates the common point ground.

Fundamentals of Electrostatic Discharge – Part Six: ESD Standards
Understanding Symbols: Static Electricity Hazards
ESD Standards: An Annual Progress Report
ESD Standards: An Annual Progress Report
In ESD control programs, standard test methods for product qualification and periodic evaluation of wrist straps, garments, ionizers, worksurfaces, grounding, flooring, shoes, static dissipative planar materials, shielding bags, packaging, electrical soldering/desoldering hand tools, and flooring/footwear systems have been developed to ensure uniformity around the world.
Fundamentals of Electrostatic Discharge – Part Three: Basic ESD Control Procedures and Materials
Basic static control procedures and materials that will become part of your ESD control program.

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