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Document ID (ISN)48196
CIS number 87-972
ISSN - Serial title Journal of Occupational Accidents
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Tolson P., Beet L.
Title The use of antistatic footwear in the resin manufacturing industry
Bibliographic information Apr. 1987, Vol.8, No.4, p.251-260. Illus. 5 ref.
Abstract The results of tests that were carried out in the resin manufacturing industry in order to assess the suitability for use in that industry of a number of different types of anti-static footwear are described. The tests included measurement of floor resistance, variation of sole resistance with wear and assessment of some of the other factors associated with the footwear that were considered relevant to safety.
Descriptors (primary) static electricity; plastics industry; antistatic footwear
Descriptors (secondary) evaluation of equipment
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Electricity
Broad subject area(s) Chemical safety
Browse category(ies) Chemical industry
Electricity
Foot and leg protection
Plastics industry