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I recently started an internship in an office with a rugged floor everywhere.

After a few days, I started receiving electrostatic discharge all the time after I walked a little bit around the floor (probably due to the rug).

Everytime I walk around, and then come back to my computer, I get shocked when I touch it.

Things I tried:

  • Using different shoes to prevent the electrostatic buildup
  • Change my power adapter, so it would be better grounded (don't know if it actually makes sense, but I tried anyway)
  • Changing various devices at my desk (monitor, smartphone charger, etc.)

Things I cannot do (I'm not alone in this office)

  • Removing the rug (obviously)
  • Wear an electrostatic wrist strap (unless they exist without having to be clamped somewhere)
  • Setting the humidity level in the office

Is there any trick I could use to avoid getting shocked after I walked on the rug?

Qmechanic
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Arthur Attout
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  • Possible duplicates: https://physics.stackexchange.com/q/4180/2451 , https://physics.stackexchange.com/q/18073/2451 and links therein. – Qmechanic Feb 19 '19 at 13:54
  • Woops, I thought I had searched it on this site before, but it looks like I mixed my research – Arthur Attout Feb 19 '19 at 14:01
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    Just search around the web for products with the ESD logo on it. There are pads for your desktop or shoes which should do the trick. – carlosvalderrama Feb 20 '19 at 00:20

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Maybe the suggestions on page 3 of this brochure can help?

Can you walk around the office in socks? Maybe you can ask your employer for one of those static dissipative floor treatments that the document mentions?

The Theoretical Astronaut
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  • Unfortunately I cannot walk around in socks, as an intern that would look unprofessional (maybe I'd ask the question on "The Workplace" ..). Also the dissipative treatment seems much. I'll take a look at the links @Qmechanic gave. Thanks though :) – Arthur Attout Feb 19 '19 at 14:26
  • Indeed. Good luck solving the issue then! – The Theoretical Astronaut Feb 19 '19 at 15:06