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Static Electricity - An Ignition Hazard

Course length: 3 hours

A Safety course designed to reduce the risk of accidental ignition of flammable atmospheres and materials.

Course Content:
  • Basics of static electricity.
  • Sources
  • Charge levels
  • Ignition energies
  • Mitigation strategies
  • Fuels, vapours, dusts
  • Control tools and materials

    The Instructor:

    The course instructor, Ron Zezulka, has over 30 years experience in failure analysis in the electronics industry.. Since 1986 he has specialized in the study of electrostatics. In addition to its impact on electronic devices, Ron has researched ESD as an ignition source for the propane and petrochemical companies. He has written numerous White Papers and technical articles and has lectured extensively throughout North, Central and South America.

    He has written training programs and in-house standards for a large number of major electronics firms. His light presentation style and trademark real world demonstrations provide a very effective learning environment. TB&S Consultants offer numerous services including in-house training, facility evaluations, standards, audits and trouble shooting.