8 Steps to IEC 61340-5-1 Compliance
8 STEPS TO IEC 61340-5-1 COMPLIANCE
To become compliant to IEC 61340-5-1:2016 an organisation must develop and write an “ESD control program plan”. In today’s blog, we review the 8 requirements outlined in IEC 61340-5-1:2016 for a compliant ESD Control Plan. Per IEC 61340-5-1:2016, Section 5.2.1 “The plan is the principal document for implementing and verifying the program. The goal is a fully implemented and integrated program that conforms to internal quality system requirements. The plan shall apply to all applicable facets of the organization’s work”. If your plan does not outline each of these 8 steps, then it may need updating to become complaint to the latest version of IEC 61340-5-1. For support with your plan, please get in touch.
Training
Initial and recurrent ESD awareness and prevention training for all personnel who come into contact with ESD sensitive items
Product Qualification
Conducted during initial selection of ESD control items to ensure that chosen ESD control items meet plan requirements
Compliance Verification
Identifies electrical properties to be checked, measurement limits, and test frequencies
Grounding/Bonding Systems
Connect ESDS items, personnel, and other conductors to same electrical potential
Personnel Grounding
Electrically connect all personnel handling ESDS items to grounding / equipotential bonding system
ESD Protected Area (EPA) Requirements
Handle ESDS items, parts, assemblies and equipment without ESD protective packaging in an EPA with clear boundaries
Packaging Systems
Define ESD protective packaging requirements for both inside and outside the EPA
Marking
Mark ESDS items in accordance with customer contracts, purchase orders, drawings, or other documentation
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