Our Static Electricity & ESD Services

Electrostatic hazard assessments

We conduct site-based static electricity risk assessments for industrial, commercial and hazardous area installations.

This includes:

• Review of processes involving fuels, solvents, powders and bulk materials
• Assessment of static risks in classified hazardous areas
• Identification of plant and equipment prone to charge accumulation
• Evaluation of operating practices that influence static generation

What this means:

You gain a clear understanding of real risk points so mitigation can be targeted and cost-effective.

ESD & static control system design

We design engineered controls to safely dissipate static charge and minimise the likelihood of harmful discharge.

Typical measures include:

• Earthing and bonding design for tanks, pipework and mobile equipment
• Static control for fuel transfer and chemical handling systems
• Specification of antistatic flooring and work surfaces
• Design of ESD Protected Areas (EPAs) for electronics environments
• Selection guidance for antistatic PPE and materials

What this means:

Controls are built into your facility and processes, not treated as an afterthought.

Testing & measurement of static electricity

We perform on-site testing using specialised electrostatic instruments.

Testing may include:

• Surface resistivity testing of floors, mats and materials
• Static field strength measurements near equipment and processes
• Verification of earthing and bonding systems

What this means:

Decisions are based on measured data, not assumptions.

Incident & failure investigations

Where static electricity is suspected in equipment failure, product defects, or ignition incidents, we provide structured investigations.

This can include:

• Root-cause analysis of ESD damage
• Investigation of fires or near-miss events involving static discharge
• Independent technical reporting
• Recommendations for risk reduction

What this means:

You receive technically grounded findings that support corrective action and due diligence.

Compliance & hazardous area support

Static electricity is a recognised ignition source in hazardous areas and must be considered in risk assessments and Ex compliance.

We support clients with:

• Static electricity considerations in hazardous area risk assessments
• Alignment with IEC and AS/NZS guidance on electrostatic hazards, namely AS/NZS 1020 - The Control of Undesirable Static Electricity
• Documentation to support compliance and insurer requirements
• Practical static control strategies for Ex environments

What this means:

Your static control approach aligns with recognised engineering practice and hazardous area expectations.

Industries we support

Our static electricity and ESD services are commonly used in:

• Oil and gas facilities
• Chemical processing plants
• Fuel storage and transfer installations
• Manufacturing and processing sites
• Mining and resources
• Electronics and data environments
• Warehousing and logistics

Applications

• Pedestrian footbridges
• Powder transfer lines
• Fuel terminals and service stations
• Grain silos and flour mills
• Plastics and film manufacturing
• Paper and printing plants
• Conveyor and material handling systems
• Tank farms
• Sugar and starch processing

Practical static control engineering

Effective static electricity control is about applying the right level of engineering where it matters. Over-control can be costly, and under-control can be dangerous.

We deliver practical, risk-based static electricity and ESD solutions suited to real operating environments.