ESD Control Program Auditing


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Guidance on ESD Control Program Audit Findings

During the audit process the auditor may identify opportunities for improvement within the ESD Control Program. ESDA has defined three categories of findings that may be used: Observations - Potential areas for improv…

1 49 May 10, 2024
Humidity requirements for an ESD control program FAQs

EOS/ESD Association, Inc. is frequently asked about humidity requirements for an ESD control program. This document provides more information and answers some of the frequently asked questions regarding humidity in an ES…

1 35 May 10, 2024
Important: Read First - Product Qualification Requirements

To support assessment of client’s product qualification compliance per ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Section 7.3, the ESD Association has compiled a summary of requirements that you may use. The document is split by category (Pe…

2 140 March 13, 2024
About the ESD Control Program Auditing category
0 63 August 5, 2022
Transferring a certificate
1 20 May 16, 2024
Conduct Product Qualification
3 37 May 13, 2024
S20.20 on ISO9001
2 87 March 16, 2024
Table 2, Footnote 6 states: “A periodic body voltage generation test should be done to verify the voltage is less than 100 volts.” Does Product Qualification of the Footwear/Flooring System need to be done on a periodical basis?
2 148 May 31, 2023
What information should be included within the organization’s product qualification records?
1 71 May 26, 2023
Does an organization need to write a tailoring statement if they do not use an ESD Control Item found in Table 3 of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021?
1 65 May 26, 2023
To meet the requirement of “The Program shall document the lowest level(s) of device ESD sensitivity that can be handled.” in Section 6.1 of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021, can the client report the most sensitive ESDS item they handle?
1 95 May 26, 2023
Does a facility need a tailoring statement relating to Product Qualification Environmental Conditioning if product qualification can be done at the facility’s lowest relative humidity?
1 66 May 26, 2023
: Can a client limit the scope of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Facility Certification
1 69 May 26, 2023
If ESDS items are put in ESD protective boxes without the lid on the top, can we say it meets ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 requirements?
1 79 May 26, 2023
Section 8.3 of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 indicates that “Handling of ESDS items, parts, assemblies and equipment without ESD protective covering or packaging shall be performed while in an EPA.”
1 76 May 26, 2023
Do clients who use mobile equipment for the purpose of transportation but not as a working surface need to comply with Table 3 for mobile equipment?
1 78 May 26, 2023
ESDS items on shelves or mobile equipment
1 70 May 26, 2023
What ESDA training / education courses or certifications are available for developing competent ESD Control Program auditors?
1 75 May 26, 2023
Table 2, Footnote 7 states: “The required limit of < 1.0 x 109 ohm is the "maximum" allowed value
1 64 May 26, 2023
Can a process essential insulator directly contact the ESDS item?
1 73 May 26, 2023
Does the client need to comply with ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 Section 8.4.1 – “United States Department of Defense (DoD) Packaging Requirements” if it is a sub-tier supplier to the DoD?
1 84 May 26, 2023