Electrostatic Protection Inspection
In order to avoid ignition sources arising from electrostatic charging and discharge, statutory law prescribes the periodic inspection of the effectiveness of the protection.
In a significant proportion of industrial technologies — particularly in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and in facilities handling explosive substances — electrostatic charging and discharge can constitute a serious ignition source. To manage these hazards and ensure explosion protection, statutory law (Decree 54/2014. (XII. 5.) BM, Section 145 (5) and Section 278) prescribes the periodic inspection of the protective measures.
What does the inspection of protection against electrostatic charging mean?
During the periodic, instrument-based fire-protection inspection of protection against electrostatic charging and discharge, we check whether:
- in the potentially explosive areas, the discharge resistance value of the flooring and the walls complies with the statutory requirements, and
- in the event of non-compliance, we make recommendations regarding the necessary measures.
Legal background
Carrying out and documenting the inspection is mandatory, based on the following provision:
National Fire Protection Regulation – Decree 54/2014. (XII. 5.) BM, Section 278 (1): “Protection against electrostatic charging is adequate if the design, installation, operation and maintenance are carried out in accordance with the relevant technical requirements, and the protection against electrostatic charging is assessed as adequate by the inspector following the inspection.”
Every 3 years
Under the provision of the OTSZ, the inspection must be carried out at least every 3 years.
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With appropriate protective measures, most workplace accidents can be avoided.
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