EPA Resources

Learning About ESD

Whether you are new to static control or want to refresh your knowledge, our series of guides are designed to help you navigate the requirements and best practice within your application.

What is electrostatic discharge?  What can you do to prevent electrostatic discharge in your work area?

How can you prepare for the ESD protected work area? What equipment should you use within your EPA?

What should you consider when choosing gloves? When should you use ESD protected gloves?

How do antistatic mats work? What types of mat are there? What is the best mat for my application?

Why does choosing a certain ESD bag matter? What’s the difference between antistatic and static shielding?

Why is dry packaging needed? What damage can be caused by not protecting your Surface Mounted Devices?

Newly Updated for 2025

Click on the diagram below for a fully interactive PDF highlighting a variety of ESD protective equipment found within a typical EPA.

Installation and Usage Guides

Knowing how to use equipment is critical within your EPA. Improper use can lead to ineffective protection which can, in turn, lead to components getting damaged. Use these guides to help you understand your equipment a little better.

New Guide

This guide aids on how to test the resistance of ESD Apparel within your EPA

This guide helps inform users how and when silica gel desiccants should be used within an EPA.

This guide looks at the splice tools we stock and step-by-step guides on how to use them.

This clear and thorough guide helps with the installation of both styles of interlocking ESD floor tiles.

This easy to follow guide helps users with the installation of our vinyl connecting floor tiles.

This step-by-step printable poster shows you how to apply our heel grounders and can be used for all heel grounders found on our website.

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