Steve:

I recommend that you refer to IPC-SM-786A, for specific handling 
issues. It does not, however, go into much detail about the broader issue 
of the plant itself.

The 786A refers to MIL-STD-1686 for ESD control. Potential health concerns 
(if any) could probably addressed in the IPC forum [log in to unmask]

Mike Buetow
IPC Technical Staff
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On Thu, 9 May 1996, Steve Quinn wrote:

> Hello out there.
> 
>         We are looking into the handling of our humidity sensitive parts.
> We currently keep them in their sealed bags, and reseal unused parts
> immediately after a build(we build very low volumes of boards per day).  We
> are considering controlling the environment in the room where we build, and
> keeping the humidity under 30% to eliminate any moisture build up in the
> parts.  Do I run into other problems, such as ESD issues, and how can I deal
> with those?  Are there health concerns from running in too dry an
> environment?  Any comments would be appreciated.
>         Thanks.
> 
> Steve Quinn
> Heurikon Corp
> 
>