Chemical Hazards and Reactions

Static Electricity Prevention

It is important to recognize activities that generate static electricity since it can provide sufficient energy to ignite flammable concentrations of gases and vapors. Practical measures to prevent accumulation or allow discharge of static electricity in field activities include the following:

Grounding all probes used for stack sampling
Providing a bonding connection between metal containers when flammable gases or liquids are transferred or poured
Wearing footwear with adequate conductivity for the conditions.

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