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BS 5958-1:1980

Superseded

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

Code of practice for control of undesirable static electricity General considerations

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-12-1991

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-1989

Gives basic information on the generation of static electricity in solids, liquids and gases and on persons. Describes how the charges produced give rise to discharges which may cause ignition or electric shocks. Outlines methods available for minimizing generation and for safely dissipating charges including advice on earthing and bonding.

Committee
EXL/31
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
39
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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