Specifying Anti-Static Flooring for Healthcare Facilities
Electrostatic discharge flooring (ESD)—also known as static control flooring—cuts down on static that can damage sensitive medical equipment. Here’s what to know about buying it.
Healthcare facilities and laboratories present some unique challenges when it comes to design and maintenance, from the ceiling to the floor and everything in between. Tom Ricciardelli, president of SelecTech, Inc., joins BUILDINGS editor-in-chief Janelle Penny to fill us in on flooring challenges and how the right flooring specification can cut down on damaging static in healthcare applications.
Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.