Prevention & Control of Static Electricity
Preventing static electricity is not about a single product or technique. Effective control requires understanding how charge forms, how materials behave, and how environmental conditions influence risk — then applying the right combination of strategies.
This section focuses on practical, proven methods used to reduce static buildup, control discharge, and protect people, equipment, and products.
What You'll Learn
Grounding & Bonding
How providing a controlled path to earth prevents dangerous charge accumulation.
Humidity & Environmental Control
Why managing moisture levels is often the first and simplest control strategy.
Material Selection & Substitution
Reducing static risk through informed material choices before controls are applied.
Surface Treatments & Coatings
How anti-static cleaners, coatings, and additives suppress charge buildup.
Administrative & Procedural Controls
Why handling methods, workflows, and training matter as much as physical controls.
Core Articles
A systems-based approach to identifying and mitigating static risk.
How grounding works, common mistakes, and best-practice implementation.
How moisture levels reduce charge accumulation and discharge severity.
When and how to use surface treatments to manage static electricity.
How procedures, handling methods, and housekeeping reduce static risk.
Matching controls to materials, environments, and risk level.
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About Zero Static
Zero Static provides practical, implementation-focused guidance for managing static electricity in Australian environments.
Our prevention strategies reflect real operational conditions and align with recognised industry standards, supporting safer workplaces and better control outcomes.
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