Any manufacturing process where
non-conductive materials are in motion has the potential to generate
static electricity.
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Negative effects of static electricity include:
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shocks to operators
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attraction of dust which can contaminate product
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jams and misfeeds which affect production output
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potential to start fires in certain environments