Service Overview
An ESD Audit is the most important single action a manufacturer can take to prevent ESD-related yield loss, field failures, and warranty returns. Propack's certified ESD auditors conduct a comprehensive on-site evaluation of your Electrostatic Protected Area (EPA), measuring every grounding element, packaging material, personal grounding device, and process step against ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1 requirements.
Our 60-point audit covers flooring resistance-to-ground, worksurface resistance, wrist strap functionality, ESD garment resistance, ioniser performance, packaging materials, signage, training records, and management procedures. The audit concludes with a written Gap Analysis Report — prioritised by risk level — and a remediation roadmap with cost-indicative recommendations for closing each gap.
What the Audit Covers
EPA Walk-Through & Zoning
Physical inspection of EPA boundaries, signage, entry control points, and cross-contamination risks between ESD and non-ESD areas.
Grounding System Test
Resistance measurement of flooring, workbenches, trolleys, shelving, and all common-point grounds. Continuity tracing from operator to ground point.
Personnel Grounding
Wrist strap tester performance check, footwear resistance measurements, body voltage assessment, and review of wrist strap log compliance.
Ioniser Performance
Measurement of ioniser balance voltage and discharge time per IEC 61340-2-1. Identifies mis-aimed, fouled, or underperforming ionisation units.
Packaging & Materials Audit
Surface resistivity testing of all packaging materials, trays, bags, and transport containers in use. Identifies non-compliant materials that may charge components.
Documentation Review
Review of ESD control plan, training records, audit history, equipment calibration logs, and non-conformance records against S20.20 administrative requirements.
Audit Process
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Pre-Audit Questionnaire
You complete a short pre-audit questionnaire covering your production process, EPA size, existing ESD control elements, and target certification standard (S20.20 / IEC 61340). This allows us to allocate the right auditor and calibrated instruments.
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On-Site Audit Day
Our certified ESD auditor arrives with calibrated instruments (surface/point-to-point resistance meter, wrist strap tester, electrostatic field meter, ioniser test kit). The EPA walk-through and all 60 test points are completed in 4–8 hours depending on facility size.
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Gap Analysis Report
Within 5 business days, you receive a written Gap Analysis Report detailing every measurement, a pass/fail result per test point, a risk rating (Critical / Major / Minor) for each gap, and photographic evidence.
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Remediation Roadmap
A prioritised action plan with cost-indicative product/service recommendations for closing every gap. Typically segmented into Immediate (0–30 days), Short-Term (30–90 days), and Long-Term (90+ days) actions.
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Follow-Up Verification
Optional follow-up visit after remediation to verify closure of Critical and Major gaps, confirm compliance, and issue a Compliance Verification Certificate for your records.
Audit Deliverables
| Audit Report | 60-point inspection results with measurements, pass/fail status, photos |
|---|---|
| Gap Analysis | Risk-rated list of non-compliances (Critical / Major / Minor) |
| Remediation Roadmap | Prioritised action plan with product & service recommendations |
| Standards Reference | ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1, ESD Association Handbook |
| Typical Duration | 4–8 hours on-site (facility size dependent) |
| Follow-Up Visit | Optional — verification of critical gap closure + certificate |
| Report Delivery | 5 business days after on-site audit date |
| Coverage Area | Pan-India (onsite); remote/documentation audit available nationally |