Static Dissipative Footwear Testing

Through their own movement, people can generate large amounts of static charge if they are not earthed. Static charge accumulation on plant personnel can be mitigated by issuing them with footwear that is designed to incorporate static dissipative properties in the structure of the footwear. Employees handling flammable and combustible materials in hazardous environments need to ensure that their footwear is capable of fulfilling its design function of dissipating electrostatic charges.