Thread: BELT SANDER/ BUFFER STATIC SHOCK - OMG

I think you biggest problem is that you are standing on a thick rubber mat which is an insulator. Even if you wear leather sole shoes, it is not going to help.

I know they sell grounding straps to put on your wrist when working with static sensitive electronic components, but since the cord could easily be caught by the buffing wheel, I cannot recommend going that route.

You might try adding a ultrasonic humidifier in the immediate vicinity of the buffer. Higher humidity will help

It might help to spray the top surface of your mat with a conductive paint such as one containing aluminum or copper pigments.

In extremely dry weather, you might need to remove the rubber mat.