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ANSI/ESD S6.1-2005 For the Protection of Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items Grounding
Industry StandardsPDF2838KB9/29/2026
The single most important concept in the field of static control is grounding. Attaching all electrically conductive and dissipative items in the workplace to ground allows built-up electrostatic charges to equalize with ground potential. A grounded conductor cannot hold a static charge.