FAQ: Does an ESD floor do the same thing as a wrist strap?

Wrist strapWrist straps are highly effective devices. They ground the wearer as do grounded ESD floors. For a wrist strap to work it must be connected to ground. To be grounded, the wearer must be tethered to the same ground connection as the wrist strap, inhibiting movement. ESD floors in combination with ESD footwear provide the same connection to ground as a wrist strap. Used properly, ESD flooring provides mobility without the restrictions of tethering.

Wrist strapWrist straps are highly effective devices. They ground the wearer as do grounded ESD floors. For a wrist strap to work it must be connected to ground. To be grounded, the wearer must be tethered to the same ground connection as the wrist strap, inhibiting movement. ESD floors in combination with ESD footwear provide the same connection to ground as a wrist strap. Used properly, ESD flooring provides mobility without the restrictions of tethering.

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StaticWorx high-performance static-control floors protect electronic components, explosives, and high-speed computers from damage caused by static electricity. ESD flooring is part of a system. Choices should always be based on objective, researched evidence. When you partner with us, we look at all possible items that may need to integrate with the floor, and, focusing on your goals and objectives, help you find the right floor for your application.