Standards Development
Sector: Manufacturing
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Overview: Under the direction of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee, is responsible for standardization in the field of electrostatics and for providing the UK input into IEC/TC101 and CENELEC/TC101 which provide general guidance on test methods to evaluate the generation, retention and dissipation of electrostatic charges; ascertaining the effect of electrostatic discharges; methods of simulation of electrostatic phenomena for testing purposes; requirements for design and implementation of handling areas or procedures, equipment, and materials used to reduce or eliminate electrostatic hazards or undesirable effects. Limitations and exclusions: The simulation of electrostatic discharges applied to powered electric and electronic equipment, systems and installations which is covered by IEC/TC 77.