Environments & Static Electricity
Static electricity does not behave the same way in every environment. Climate, humidity, airflow, and workplace conditions all play a critical role in how charge builds up, persists, and discharges.
Understanding environmental influence is essential for accurately assessing static risk, particularly across Australia’s diverse conditions, from dry inland regions to humid coastal facilities.
What You'll Learn
Humidity & Static Behaviour
Why dry air increases static buildup and how moisture enables charge dissipation.
Climate & Seasonal Effects
How temperature and seasonal changes influence static risk throughout the year.
Indoor vs Outdoor Environments
Differences between enclosed facilities, open-air operations, and transitional spaces.
Airflow & Ventilation
How air movement, HVAC systems, and dust circulation affect charge accumulation.
Workplace & Process Conditions
Why identical materials behave differently depending on operational environment.
Core Articles
Why low humidity dramatically increases static charge buildup and discharge risk.
Understanding static behaviour in arid and low-moisture environments.
How enclosed facilities, flooring, and airflow contribute to static problems
Static challenges in manufacturing, warehousing, and processing environments.
Why airborne particles and ventilation systems influence static behaviour.
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How Australian weather patterns change static risk across the year.
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About Zero Static
Zero Static provides environment-focused education to help Australian industries understand how climate and conditions influence static electricity.
Our content reflects real-world Australian environments, supporting safer operations in manufacturing, mining, logistics, education, and public spaces.
Ready to manage environmental static risk?
Learn how static electricity behaves across Australia’s unique climates — and what that means for effective prevention.