Auditing program

The 61340-5-1&2 documents are designed for use with quality systems such as ISO9000. The requirements of 61340-5-1 should be treated as mandatory, while 61340-5-2 can be considered recommendations.

Daily checks

It is most important to check conformance of wrist straps and their ground cords (as worn), and heel & toe straps or ESD shoes before entering the EPA.

Visual check must be made of EPA and packaging, trolleys, excluded items, and ioniser location & orientation. Documentation of these checks is optional.

Monthly checks

Check the continuity of equipment earth bonding on a sample basis, and the functionality of ionisation systems.

Six-month checks

Check electrostatic fields <10kV/m, or alternatively potentials <100V. Check conformance of signs and labels, and ESD garments.

Periodic audit

Periodic audit should be performed at not more than 12 month intervals. A follow-up audit should be scheduled if appropriate and an Audit Report circulated.

Check:

• Wrist strap discipline, and the conformance of wrist strap and footwear testers.
• EPA signs and labels
• Conformance of the resistance of floors, work surfaces, and seating.
• Conformance of tools.
• Conformance of packaging and disposal of discarded packaging and materials.
• Electrostatic fields <10kV/m, or alternatively potentials <100V.
• Conformance of ionisers.
• High voltage area procedures
• Humidity control operation.
• Records and selection procedures