The cold season not only brings frosty temperatures, but also places special demands on ESD protection in production environments. While temperatures drop outside, new challenges arise indoors for the safety of sensitive electronic components. In this article, we highlight the most important aspects and show you how to adapt your ESD protection measures optimally to the winter conditions.
The pitfalls of dry heating air
One of the main problems in the cold season is the drop in humidity due to increased heating. Dry air significantly promotes the formation of static charges. While natural humidity often acts as natural protection in summer, even everyday movements can lead to critical charges in winter. This makes people and devices potential sources of danger for sensitive electronic components.
Effective climate control as a basis
Adapted room air conditioning is essential to meet these challenges. Constant relative humidity significantly reduces the ESD risk and creates pleasant working conditions at the same time.
Protective clothing under the magnifying glass
Multi-layer clothing in winter poses a particular challenge for ESD protection. Additional layers of clothing can impair the effectiveness of ESD protective clothing. Regular inspections of protective clothing are therefore particularly important:
Down-to-earth security
ESD floors play a central role in the protection concept. Their conductivity can vary, especially at low humidity levels. A regular testing program should include the following aspects:
Employee training as the key to success
A key success factor is the targeted training of employees. They must understand how winter conditions affect ESD protection and how to deal with them. Important training content includes
Maintenance of earthing systems
The cold can also have an impact on the earthing infrastructure. Material changes and increased wear require special attention. A systematic maintenance plan should include:
The cold season requires increased attention in ESD protection. However, with a well-thought-out package of measures consisting of proper air conditioning, regular checks and targeted employee training, the winter-related challenges can be mastered well. The decisive factor here is a holistic approach that takes all relevant aspects into account and is regularly reviewed.
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