Originally Posted by
BobbiKay
Years ago, in a computer room in S Florida, they put down carpet tiles. It helped deaden the noise. But we had to spray the carpet with diluted Downy fabric softener to keep down the static.
Had static problems with static at a customer's site. New polyester uniforms for the agents, new stools with plastic seats and plastic tips on the legs. Crashed the terminals when they'd squirm on the seats. The solution was to take off the plastic tips (floor was stone) and put conductive seat covers on the stools. No more problems.
Another place had a room with epoxy-painted floor. I wore sneakers to work. Every time I walked in there, I would build up a static charge that drew a painful spark when I'd touch something metal. I learned to carry a key in my hand so I could discharge the static without the pain.
It might not be the panties, but your outer clothing sliding across your chair, that's causing the static buildup. I know that that happens to me when I retreat to the car on a cold day at the gas station. Sliding my jeans across the car seat on exit can build up a charge. I am careful to discharge it to the body of the gas pump, not near the nozzle!
