Safety First
Electro Static Discharge & Personal Protective Equipment
ESD
ESD is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects caused by contact. The ESD occures when diffrently charged objects are brought close together or when the dielectric between them breaks down, often creating a visible spark.
PPE
PPE refers to protective clothing or other equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injurt or infection. The hazards addressed by protectice equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazzards and airborne particulate matter.
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Ear protection.
Protects your hearing for loud noises.
Helmet.
Protects yor head for falling objects.
Gloves.
Protects your hands for chemicals.
Electronic conductor.
Removes the electronic charge.
Good tools.
Use the right tools for the right job.
Workspace.
Make sure your workspace is safe for electronic discharges.