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 2215 Sanders Road Northbrook, IL 60062 P: 847-509-9700, ext. 335 F: 847-509-9798 [log in to unmask] 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 > >