ESD Audit Checklist - Page 2 of 2

ESD Audit Checklist (Page 2 of 2)

Storage/Stationing/Transfer of Materials

30. Are storage racks or cabinets conductive, but covered with dissipative liners in areas contacting ESD sensitive items?

31. Are the conductive storage racks or cabinets individually grounded to the common ESD ground?

M14. Measure the resistance of the rack/cabinet ground point to the common ESD ground; Spec: < 1 Ohm

32. Is each level of a storage rack or cabinet grounded to the other levels?

33. Are the trays or boxes used in storing ESD sensitive materials on dissipative racks/cabinets also dissipative?

M15. Measure field voltages around the storage racks and cabinets; Spec: < 200V

34. Do personnel ground themselves first before handling ESD sensitive items that are stored on racks or in cabinets?

35. Are carts used for transporting ESD sensitive materials grounded to the ESD protective flooring with a drag chain or conductive wheels?

36. Is each level of a multi-level cart grounded to the other levels?

37. Are boards/units being transported in dissipative containers with dissipative lids to shield them from electric fields?

38. Are the carts properly grounded to the common ESD ground when not in transit?

M16. Measure field voltages around the carts while stationary and while in transit; Spec: < 200V

39. Are the dissipative containers of transported boards/units allowed to discharge through a dissipative mat on the work table before they are opened?

40. Do personnel ground themselves first before handling ESD sensitive items from a cart/container or on the work table?

Plant ESD Control Program

41. Is there a person, entity, or group owning the over-all ESD control program of the plant?

42. Does the plant have a metric or indicator that pertains to the level of success of their ESD control program?

43. Is there a system in place for continuously reviewing and improving the plant's ESD control program?

44. Is there a system for conducting regular ESD control audits in the plant?

45. Is there a standard checklist used during ESD audits?

46. Does the ESD audit checklist include actual measurements of resistivities and field voltages?

47. Does the plant have a resistivity meter and a field meter for actual measurement of resistivities and voltage build-ups during audits?

48. Is there a system for tracking and closing open action items generated by the internal ESD audits?

49. Are ESD Control requirements imposed on visitors?

50. Is there a system for monitoring employee violations of ESD controls?

51. Is there a system for correcting system issues that lead to ESD control violations?

52. Is there a system for implementing disciplinary actions on personnel who commit ESD violations?

ESD Control Training/Certification

53. Are all employees in the plant trained on ESD awareness and control?

54. Is there a record of all employees' ESD training history?

55. Is there a standard training module used for training new employees on ESD control?

56. Are all personnel working in ESD controlled areas trained and certified on ESD?

57. Are the ESD trainors trained and certified as such?

58. Is there a system for identifying employees that need to undergo ESD training or recertification?

59. Is there a central repository of ESD training materials and references?

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