Good day Technetters:

I need some opinions (this may be asking for trouble!).  Located in the
north east, temperature/humidity levels can change on a daily basis.  It has
been our policy that, during summer months when the humidity is high, the
operators do not have to wear ESD smocks in areas that are not air
conditioned.  There is no hard fast rule as to what the conditions shall be,
except that a decision is made (by yours truly) that smocks are optional
when conditions are uncomfortable.  I'm trying to select a specific humidity
level to use as a criteria for the mandatory wearing of smocks.  I
understand that not wearing ESD smocks poses a risk, but the risk is
minimized during high humidity conditions.  What do you think of this
policy?  Any recommendations on a humidity level?

Thanks,
Jim Marsico
Senior Engineer
Production Engineering
EDO Electronics Systems Group
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631-595-5879

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