Participants successfully completing the program will be able to:

  • Describe what static electricity is, how it is produced, and how its uncontrolled discharge can damage components and equipment
  • Explain the Human Body Model (HMB) of ESD damage
  • Identify correct procedures for controlling ESD caused by the HBM
  • Describe the wrist strap as a critical component in HBM ESD control
  • Describe how, where and when a wrist should be tested
  • Explain the Charged Device Model (CDM) of ESD damage
  • Identify correct procedures for controlling ESD caused by the Charged Device Model
  • Describe safe and unsafe practice in handling assemblies