Static Auditing

ESD AUDIT - SCOPE OF ACTIVITY

1. Departments / Areas covered under Audit :

• Component Stores
• Components Issuing Facility
• Component Performing / Stuffing / Placement
• Storage Systems on Assembly Line
• PCB & Circuit Assembly
• Wave Soldering / Reflow Soldering
• PCB Cleaning
• PCB Testing / Inspection
• Final Testing
• Packing
• Repairs / Touch up / Servicing
• R&D

2. Types of Components used & their ESD Susceptibility

3. Present methods used to Curtail Static Charge Generation & the Quality Check on incoming Static Sensitive Components

4. Present methods of Monitoring Performance of Static Control Products in use

5. Present status of Static Control Products in use

• Checking parameters such as Surface Resistivity of dissipative / conductive mats
• Checking Grounding Systems in use & it's effectiveness
• Checking the Static Charge levels on various materials in use
• Checking Wrist Bands & Static Safe Footwear for its effectiveness

6. Present level of awareness on Static Control Methods among Operators, Supervisors, Engineers & Managers.

7. Comprehensive Report covering: Standard Practices - Observations made during Audit - Recommendations for Improvements.