# General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.esda.org/c/esd-related-news-updates-and-information/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.esda.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.esda.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Worksurface - Voltage](https://forum.esda.org/t/worksurface-voltage/988)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/worksurface-voltage/988 "2025-03-14T05:51:26Z")
Hi experts, Do I need to measure Voltage in a ESD worksurface - besides resistance based on TR53? (What would be the limit if I want to keep this Voltage measurement?) Thank you --- ## [Identification of EPA in SMT line unit](https://forum.esda.org/t/identification-of-epa-in-smt-line-unit/132)
**Author:** [@Meriem](https://forum.esda.org/u/Meriem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/identification-of-epa-in-smt-line-unit/132 "2026-02-04T08:03:47Z")
Hello again There is one point that intrigues me when defining EPAs within an SMT (surface mounted technology) unit, should I consider that by going through the door it is practically an EPA ?, or rather limited rece… --- ## [Components received from supplier in non-ESD reels/pkg](https://forum.esda.org/t/components-received-from-supplier-in-non-esd-reels-pkg/1198)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/components-received-from-supplier-in-non-esd-reels-pkg/1198 "2026-02-02T13:21:15Z")
Hello ESD Experts, We are facing challenges in SMT area due to raw material and active/passive components received from supplier in non-ESD reels, packaging and corrugated boxes. These same non-ESD reels, reel tapes an… --- ## [Inquiry -Model 61-164 SureTest Circuit Analyze](https://forum.esda.org/t/inquiry-model-61-164-suretest-circuit-analyze/1304)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 7:47am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/inquiry-model-61-164-suretest-circuit-analyze/1304 "2026-01-27T07:47:02Z")
Hello All, As i got information that the Model 61-164 Sure Test Circuit Analyzer has been discontinued and has no direct official replacement from IDEAL. So, could you please suggest any alternative models or similar. … --- ## [Fans use on the floor](https://forum.esda.org/t/fans-use-on-the-floor/1099)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/fans-use-on-the-floor/1099 "2025-09-02T12:03:37Z")
Are fans typically permitted on factory floors? What are the common reasons for allowing or prohibiting them? --- ## [Building Lightning Rods - part of the ESD protection plan?](https://forum.esda.org/t/building-lightning-rods-part-of-the-esd-protection-plan/1186)
**Author:** [@MattS](https://forum.esda.org/u/MattS)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/building-lightning-rods-part-of-the-esd-protection-plan/1186 "2025-08-30T04:30:24Z")
Hello team, Here is a new one for me… are building lightning rods a requirement for an ESD Control plan in setting up an EPA? or is it maybe a good idea or best practice? Just wondering. Thanks --- ## [Secondary packaging as part of the product shipment cushion](https://forum.esda.org/t/secondary-packaging-as-part-of-the-product-shipment-cushion/1180)
**Author:** [@GenisaD](https://forum.esda.org/u/GenisaD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 5:45am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/secondary-packaging-as-part-of-the-product-shipment-cushion/1180 "2025-08-27T05:45:12Z")
Hello Everyone, Upon shipment of the product, which is in tape and reel packaging, there is a cushion material placed inside the shipment boxes (below/upper portion). This cushion material is a bubble sheet. The surfa… --- ## [Employee badge shall be less than 100 volts](https://forum.esda.org/t/employee-badge-shall-be-less-than-100-volts/1135)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 6:23am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/employee-badge-shall-be-less-than-100-volts/1135 "2025-08-25T06:23:15Z")
Hello ESD Experts, There is one requirement, If personnel are required to display employee badge within EPA area, the material used to hold the employee badge shall be less than 100 volts. Material includes but is not l… --- ## [Product Requalification Needed When Related Standard Revs?](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-requalification-needed-when-related-standard-revs/1165)
**Author:** [@jparkman](https://forum.esda.org/u/jparkman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-requalification-needed-when-related-standard-revs/1165 "2025-08-20T14:51:10Z")
Our facilities use a specific make/model of soldering iron and have for many years. The original PQ was done against S13.1-2000. Today, our external auditor has indicated a minor finding is on the way because these irons… --- ## [Some questions about the course "How To's of In-Plant ESD Auditing and Evaluation Measurements (5 Credits) FC101"](https://forum.esda.org/t/some-questions-about-the-course-how-tos-of-in-plant-esd-auditing-and-evaluation-measurements-5-credits-fc101/1146)
**Author:** [@Jack](https://forum.esda.org/u/Jack)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 11:21am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/some-questions-about-the-course-how-tos-of-in-plant-esd-auditing-and-evaluation-measurements-5-credits-fc101/1146 "2025-07-22T11:21:57Z")
My organization wants to purchase this ESDA course. I’m very sorry, but I couldn’t find the contact information for customer service on the website. I have the following questions and hope to get help. May I ask if th… --- ## [Use of Post-it-Notes within an EPA or at an ESD Workstation](https://forum.esda.org/t/use-of-post-it-notes-within-an-epa-or-at-an-esd-workstation/921)
**Author:** [@MattS](https://forum.esda.org/u/MattS)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/use-of-post-it-notes-within-an-epa-or-at-an-esd-workstation/921 "2025-07-17T22:18:54Z")
OK Forum members… would like your thoughts. Do you allow the use of paper products, (especially post-it-notes) with in your EPA? If you do or do not, lets discuss the technical reasons why you do or do not? (Technical… --- ## [ESD Tiles Flooring](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-tiles-flooring/1127)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-tiles-flooring/1127 "2025-06-22T12:24:03Z")
Hello Experts, We are planning to install ESD tiles in new plant. So request your guidance on the material specification for proper tiles installation. Please advise on following Points: Recommended tile thickness as… --- ## [Cleaning of ESD Floor Omitted from TR53](https://forum.esda.org/t/cleaning-of-esd-floor-omitted-from-tr53/1129)
**Author:** [@csmithtrw](https://forum.esda.org/u/csmithtrw)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/cleaning-of-esd-floor-omitted-from-tr53/1129 "2025-06-11T12:57:16Z")
Hello, One of our sites is currently undergoing an ESD audit and was questioned about our verification methods for testing flooring. Within our documentation for troubleshooting we specify to clean the electrodes. But… --- ## [Product qualification under 12% RH for worksurface, Surface resistance, Volume resistance, system resistance and body resistance](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-qualification-under-12-rh-for-worksurface-surface-resistance-volume-resistance-system-resistance-and-body-resistance/1116)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:55am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-qualification-under-12-rh-for-worksurface-surface-resistance-volume-resistance-system-resistance-and-body-resistance/1116 "2025-06-06T04:55:19Z")
Hello ESD Expert, As per ESD Control Program Auditing Handbook, need to qualify worksurface, Surface resistance, Volume resistance, system resistance and body resistance under the 12% ±3% RH. So need to understand how … --- ## [Detection of CDM Failure](https://forum.esda.org/t/detection-of-cdm-failure/1000)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/detection-of-cdm-failure/1000 "2025-05-29T08:51:38Z")
Dear Sir, Right now we don’t have any tool to detect or correctly evaluate CDM. In other point of view, we can’t also “prove” that there is no CDM failures. ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 say that lower limit of 10^6 ohm should … --- ## [Ionizer usage in workstations personal use](https://forum.esda.org/t/ionizer-usage-in-workstations-personal-use/1083)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/ionizer-usage-in-workstations-personal-use/1083 "2025-04-28T18:17:54Z")
Hello experts, I need your advice: We have ionizers in our program plan applicable for rework stations, we are going to use some of them in stations that doesn’t require ionizer based on our trigger (they are only used … --- ## [Product Qualification on exising program](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-qualification-on-exising-program/1084)
**Author:** [@joshsvoboda](https://forum.esda.org/u/joshsvoboda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-qualification-on-exising-program/1084 "2025-04-23T02:43:27Z")
I am working to update our existing ESD program and am trying to figure out what we would need to do for the product qualification. Our current plan references ANSI 20.20 and we use items like wrist straps, ESD mats/ta… --- ## [Product Qualification - "during initial selection" - "and before initial use"](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-qualification-during-initial-selection-and-before-initial-use/1078)
**Author:** [@hafridi21](https://forum.esda.org/u/hafridi21)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/product-qualification-during-initial-selection-and-before-initial-use/1078 "2025-04-22T15:42:56Z")
I have a question regarding Product Qualification. Section 7.3 of S20.20-2021 states, “Product qualification shall occur during the initial selection of the ESD control item and before initial use.” Suppose we review a … --- ## [Writing an esd plan](https://forum.esda.org/t/writing-an-esd-plan/1050)
**Author:** [@Joebags23](https://forum.esda.org/u/Joebags23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/writing-an-esd-plan/1050 "2025-03-29T16:00:47Z")
Hi all I am looking into writing an esd plan for the company i work for. Would i need to purchase all the sections of the esd standard IEC 61340? Or would i be able to start with 61340-5.1 & 5.2? Joe --- ## [ESD footwear, wrist strap and garment testing on daily basis](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-footwear-wrist-strap-and-garment-testing-on-daily-basis/1005)
**Author:** [@SarbanR](https://forum.esda.org/u/SarbanR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-footwear-wrist-strap-and-garment-testing-on-daily-basis/1005 "2025-03-13T11:18:23Z")
Hello All Experts, One of our customer has provided a requirement that ESD footwear, wrist straps, and garments must be checked on a daily basis. We are already checking ESD footwear and wrist straps daily at every EPA… --- ## [Examples of isolated conductors](https://forum.esda.org/t/examples-of-isolated-conductors/971)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/examples-of-isolated-conductors/971 "2025-02-25T16:00:10Z")
Hello experts and everyone’s invited to this answer: Could you provide examples of isolated conductors? (Knowing the technical rule is a conductor that measures \>=1x10e9ohms from contact point to ground)… what are those… --- ## [Training adequacy](https://forum.esda.org/t/training-adequacy/973)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 6:00am UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/training-adequacy/973 "2025-02-25T06:00:46Z")
Hello experts 7.2…“The training plan shall include the methods used…to verity… training adequacy” Can it be the same written test result? or should it be hands-on training result necessarily? or there are other ways? (… --- ## [Grounded conductor](https://forum.esda.org/t/grounded-conductor/974)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/grounded-conductor/974 "2025-02-24T22:18:14Z")
Hello experts, Does a grounded conductor pose a risk to an Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) item? What would be the limits implicated on this? Thank you --- ## [Floor mats - Is it flooring?](https://forum.esda.org/t/floor-mats-is-it-flooring/972)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/floor-mats-is-it-flooring/972 "2025-02-21T22:42:25Z")
Hello experts, Is it a ESD floor mat considered flooring? if not and its not in my program, should I do compliance verification on these just to check when they need to be replaced? (But not for the program), or how wou… --- ## [Footwear flooring (As a system and separately)](https://forum.esda.org/t/footwear-flooring-as-a-system-and-separately/967)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/footwear-flooring-as-a-system-and-separately/967 "2025-02-21T14:51:12Z")
Hello experts When the standard ESD20.20 in 8.2 calls for “The personnel grounding method(s) shall be selected from table 2”. Can I select just Wrist strap system (table 2) and have footwear and flooring separately (fro… --- ## [Risk Assessments within ESD program](https://forum.esda.org/t/risk-assessments-within-esd-program/945)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/risk-assessments-within-esd-program/945 "2025-02-12T19:58:55Z")
Hello experts, I have a scenario where incoming reels from suppliers are handled directly by the reel (Non moisture sensitive, Level 1). the reel is placed and handled with ESD grounded personnel as well as ESD carts (w… --- ## [ESD Flooring installation - How do you decide?](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-flooring-installation-how-do-you-decide/943)
**Author:** [@MattS](https://forum.esda.org/u/MattS)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 5:42pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-flooring-installation-how-do-you-decide/943 "2025-02-11T17:42:52Z")
Hey there ESD Professionals. How do you decide whether or not you need to install ESD flooring? S20.20 in table 3 lists footwear/flooring as a control item, but we know that these are recommended items and if chosen the… --- ## [Extra Use for Cart Covers](https://forum.esda.org/t/extra-use-for-cart-covers/806)
**Author:** [@JohnD](https://forum.esda.org/u/JohnD)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/extra-use-for-cart-covers/806 "2024-11-27T14:38:47Z")
Hi, I work at a smaller company and we are looking for a way to cover our ESD safe carts to protect product from FOD. We found a cover that should work fine for us (the data states Printed Side ≥ 3.2 x 10^6 / Over Side … --- ## [ESD 20.20 vs IEC 61340 Product Qualification](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-20-20-vs-iec-61340-product-qualification/885)
**Author:** [@SantiagoE](https://forum.esda.org/u/SantiagoE)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2024, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/esd-20-20-vs-iec-61340-product-qualification/885 "2024-11-13T20:27:21Z")
Hi, I have this question: What if I am only certified in ESD 20.20 and after requesting the DataSheet to check the Product Qualification, the test method is recalling the IEC standard? Is that valid for ESD? or does the… --- ## [Ionization requirement study](https://forum.esda.org/t/ionization-requirement-study/674)
**Author:** [@Meriem](https://forum.esda.org/u/Meriem)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.esda.org/t/ionization-requirement-study/674 "2024-11-12T14:05:55Z")
Dear ESD experts in a screen production line, does the station where the film paper is removed from the panel and then be wiped using a special glass panel wipe cloth to remove dust particles requires neutralization via… [Previous page](https://forum.esda.org/c/esd-related-news-updates-and-information/6.md) [Next page](https://forum.esda.org/c/esd-related-news-updates-and-information/6.md?page=2)