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[The ESD Association®](https://www.esda.org/) sets many of the global standards that are considered guiding principles for static control and ESD Safety. Devising the control of electrostatic discharge within a set environment is challenging and there are key static control concepts that are essential to the design of successful ESD control programs. ### ![ESD-material](https://blog.pipglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ESD-material.jpg?width=242&name=ESD-material.jpg)THE PRINCIPLES OF STATIC CONTROL Effective ESD Safety means going on the offensive because no matter what we do, a **built-up static charge will always try to find a way to discharge**. That leaves two options: (1) trying to **prevent or slow the build-up of static** or (2) **manipulating an environment** so static can **discharge safely**. These are the steps that ESD professionals take to further develop these concepts into comprehensive ESD Control programs: **Identify the areas** where ESD Susceptible (ESDS) items are to be handled Determine and define the **level of control needed within that environment** and **label them** as Electrostatic Protected Areas (EPA) Reduce the generation of static charge by **balancing the electrostatic potential of processes and materials**, as well as **creating grounding paths** **Dissipate and neutralize** electric charge through the **use of static control materials** Use proper grounding and ESD Safe materials to **protect products from discharge** ### THE ROLE OF ANSI / ESD S20.20 Over the years, the **large variation** in the types of ESD Controlled Environments has resulted in the development of standards, guidelines and manufacturing best practices that cover the **requirements necessary to design, implement and maintain** an organization’s ESD Control Program. **ANSI/ESD S20.20 is a comprehensive standard** that outlines tests and requirements that **tailor the development of an ESD program** for the protection of electrical and electronic parts, assemblies and equipment. More specifically, the standard sets out **technical requirements, limits and test methods** associated with grounding and bonding systems, personnel grounding and EPA ESD control items. ### ESD CONTROL: ALWAYS A CHALLENGE If we think about it, it is **inherently challenging** to reduce static generation within a Controlled Environment when one of the leading generators of static electricity is the workers (technicians) themselves. Every time they walk or move, they can generate static electricity. And, when they pick up an object or create contact or separation between two material surfaces, they may potentially be discharging thousands of volts of static charge from their body. So, how can an ESD safe environment be properly managed when one of the biggest hazards are the people themselves?   ### THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL ESD PROTECTION ![esd_lab](https://blog.pipglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/esd_lab.jpg?width=300&name=esd_lab.jpg)Mitigating the risk that humans pose in an ESD environment is **evaluated holistically** in terms of the working environment. Everything from **air quality, relative humidity, walls and flooring** – as well as **equipment and furniture** are considered. Workers are expected to wear **ESD safe personal protective gear** which may include garments, gloves, footwear and grounding straps with static control properties to ensure the parameters set by the ESD control program are maintained. By **using the correct materials** to balance static potential and creating grounding paths to prevent the buildup of electric charge, t**he product is protected.**   ### ESD SAFE HAND PROTECTION Gloves and finger cots with static control properties are made of (or treated with) materials that are inherently anti-static or static dissipative or blended with conductive materials. 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