STATIC ELECTRICITY AWARENESS TRAINING

Static electricity is an electrical charge that cannot move and is created when two objects or materials that have been in contact with each other are separated. Static electricity is commonly produced when – liquid flows through a pipe or hose, or through an opening in a pipe or hose, spraying or coating, blending or mixing, filling tanks, drums, cans or pails, dry powdered material passes through chutes or pneumatic conveyors, non-conductive conveyor belts or drive belts and moving appliances are plugged into electrical outlets. The main hazard of static electricity is the creation of sparks in an explosive or flammable atmosphere. Sparks can set off an explosion or fire.

Danger is greatest when flammable liquids are being decanted from one container to another or when being transferred.                      

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