PD CLC/TR 50404:2003 Electrostatics - Code of practice for the avoidance of hazards due to static electricity (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2003
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
To avoid ignition and electric shock hazards arising from static electricity. Details are given for causes of static electricity including the handling of solids, liquids, powders, gases, sprays and explosives. Helps to identify the source and nature of the electrostatic hazard and gives recommendations for dealing with them. Basic information about the generation of undesirable static electricity in solids, liquids, gases, explosives, and also on persons, together with descriptions of how the charges generated cause ignitions or electric shocks, is given in the annexes.
Document History
Superseded by PD CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2015. Supersedes BS 5958-1:1991 and PD R044-001:1999.
ISBN
0580422259
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