BHP Laboratories is the largest independent materials testing laboratory in Ireland providing a wide range of engineering & scientific measuring, testing and analysing services to numerous industries throughout Ireland and the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of testing and analysing solutions for Anti-Static & Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Flooring Testing.

BHP provides comprehensive anti-static and electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing services for a wide range of products, equipment, and flooring systems used in industrial and controlled environments. Our testing services help organisations verify compliance with relevant standards, minimise electrostatic risks, and protect personnel, products, and sensitive equipment.

• Floor Systems
• Garments
• Storage racks
• Trolleys
• Seating
• Flooring systems

BHP provides Point-to-Point (Rpp) and Point-to-Earth (Rtg) resistance testing in accordance with EN 61340, enabling a full assessment of electrostatic control measures within workplaces and production environments. Anti-static floor testing is also carried out to determine the electrical resistance of resilient floor coverings in accordance with IS EN 1081, helping to confirm that flooring systems can safely dissipate static electricity and perform as intended.

Our clients include:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Chemical processing facilities
• Beverage and food production plants
• Electronics and IT manufacturers
• Flooring installers and manufacturers
• Consultants
• Architects
• Surveyors

Anti-static flooring is particularly important in pharmaceutical, chemical, and beverage manufacturing environments, especially within hazardous or ATEX/Ex-rated areas, where the build-up of static electricity can present safety, product quality, and operational risks.

BHP Laboratories provides a trusted nationwide service, offering anti-static testing, reporting, and consultancy for both new and existing installations. Our experienced team has a great reputation in the industry and delivers independent assessments to verify compliance with applicable standards, helping clients maintain safe, compliant, and reliable electrostatic control systems.

BHP is accredited by the Irish National Accreditation Board (INAB) to ISO 17025. Our long-standing practice of laboratory testing excellence brings rigorous inspection procedures and high standards of quality control to all our operations, procedures and services.

All testing is carried out by experienced technicians on site or in our INAB ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, with results delivered to agreed turnaround times. Our fleet of fully equipped vehicles and field operatives ensures a service covering all of Ireland.