To control ESD in the work area:

don’t shuffle your feet when walking

don’t touch static generating materials

If you are not sure a device is ESD sensitive, you should:

treat it as if it were ESD sensitive

allow the flow of electrical current

prevent a wire from shorting to another wire

resist the flow of electrical current

Examples of non-conductive, static generating materials include:

tape dispensers and hair brushes

Styrofoam cups and plastic safety glasses

vinyl binders and plastic covers

The reason personal grounding helps control ESD is:

charges are drained before they reach the ESD sensitive device

people absorb charges before they reach the electronic assembly

associates work in a more controlled manner

To reduce the effect on non-conductive items in the workplace:

operate with controlled humidity

Static electricity rapidly moves from one object to another when:

two objects with different charges come close together

two objects with the same charge come close together

fall somewhere between conductors and static dissipating materials

Devices damaged by ESD:

may work at first, then fail later

easily fixed by a qualified technician

are not a problem as long as they pass the electrical test

Moving materials against each other will:

neutralize one material and create an electrostatic charge in the other material

neutralize an electrostatic charge

When transporting ESD sensitive devices:

use closed containers and carts designed for ESD sensitive devices

make sure the relative humidity is under 10 percent

always keep carts on ESD safe floors

The wrist strap needs to be:

able to be quickly connected or disconnected

attached securely to a ground wire with a current limiting resistor

A sealed static shielding bag will:

protect an enclosed device from ESD damage

If you experience a problem when testing your wrist strap or shoe grounders:

let your supervisor know immediately

wiggle the wrist strap, then tap it five times

place both feet on the metal plate, then plug in the wrist strap

Static dissipative materials:

conduct electricity slowly enough to not damage ESD sensitive devices

prevent electricity from being conducted

ground electricity to make charges harmless

dissipate humidity in the work area

Shoe grounders are most effective for:

operations that require movement

Components should be:

handled only by the non-conductive portion of the body

pushed along a static dissipative surface rather than handled

Electrostatic Discharge Awareness Quiz

Physics

Electrical Engineering

IEEE Std 1683-2014

ANSI/ESD S20.20

Reviewed by Matt Balanda

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Matt Balanda, a Calvary Chapel Christian School leader with a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics, transitioned from Aerospace Engineering to Education with a Master's from California Baptist University. As the High School Vice-Principal and Physics teacher, he nurtures students' love of learning and faith, creating an enriching and transformational educational experience.

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