Morning Ken & All -

Most of the shops I visit require that ESD protection be implemented no less
than one meter from the product.  For those who use ESD jackets, this means
the garment is on and the upper chest buttons are buttoned.  I still see a
number of shops who, in lieu of ESD jackets, require that their employees
wear only cotton upper garments, with sleeves no longer than the elbow.
Neckties are generally not permitted.

I encounter a few shops where the ESD garment is required prior to entering
the general shop areas.  This is probably a good precaution for visitors and
non-production personnel, simply because it prevents accidental oversight.

Regards - Kelly



-----Original Message-----
From: Ken Bloomquist <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 1:22 PM
Subject: [TN] ESD Coats


>Good Afternoon TechNetters,
>
>I've dug all through the archives and there is only one long thread about
>ESD coats and that was whether to button them up or not.
>
>My question is regarding wearing of ESD coats in the production area. I
have
>visited some companies that do not wear ESD coats except at the work bench.
>Visitors are not required to wear them as long as they do not get close to
>static sensitive hardware. Other companies have you put coats on when you
>walk into the lobby (well almost :-)
>
>My question is sort of in the form of a survey. Does your company require
>coats on everyone everywhere or just on the operators and people who get
>close to or handle ESD hardware?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ken
>
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