Title: Describe electrostatic discharge.
Course: Telecommunications I (10006-I) > Section: Practicing Safety

Description should include

- defining the term electrostatic discharge (the sudden flow of electricity between two charged objects)
- identifying safe handling procedures when working on sensitive devices.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What must be worn to prevent destruction of electronic equipment?
- What are the implications of not using proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures?
- When does ESD occur?