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Among the methods for preventing static electricity hazards in metal mesh belt conveyors, grounding is an effective and economical approach. During the manufacturing process, static electricity is generated through friction, induction, or conduction. If this charge accumulates on metal equipment that is insulated from the ground, on conductive products, or on human bodies, the accumulated charge releases its energy in a single discharge. Such electrostatic discharges are the main cause of electrostatic hazard incidents. The method for preventing problems with metal mesh belt conveyors is to ground all relevant components and maintain a low grounding resistance, thereby allowing the charges accumulated on metal equipment, conductive products, or human bodies to be dissipated rapidly into the ground, and thus avoiding static electricity-related hazards associated with these conveyors. Precautions for the safe use of metal mesh belt conveyors: 1. The metal mesh belt conveyor should be started with no load; loading should only take place after it is operating properly. It is prohibited to start the conveyor after loading it first ； 2. After starting the metal mesh belt conveyor, let it run idle for 3–5 minutes to check whether all components are functioning properly, and to ensure that the mesh belt is not loose, slipping, or drifting. If any issues are detected, they can be resolved by adjusting the M20 tensioning bolts at both ends of the driven rollers and then locking them in place ； 3. Metal mesh belt conveyors require strict control over the conveying capacity of the equipment; overloading is prohibited to prevent premature damage to the components ； 4. For metal mesh belt conveyors, check the drive roller, idler roller, bearing housings, and drive sprockets (gears) for any abnormal noises. If the tension of the chain is loose, the adjustment bolts on the motor board used for measuring can be adjusted to tighten it. Apply grease to the bearing housings and chain once a week, and tighten the sprocket retaining screws to prevent the sprockets from shifting ； 5. For metal mesh belt conveyors, regularly inspect the mesh belt brackets, idlers, motors, bearing housings, and the connection bolts in various parts; tighten any that are loose promptly.