A technician is setting up a new workstation in an area where high static electricity is a concern. Which of the following is the BEST way to protect the equipment from electrostatic discharge?
Wear a wrist strap without attaching it to a grounded surface.
Keep the equipment in an area with a high humidity level to prevent static build-up.
Store the equipment in antistatic bags when not in use.
Use non-conductive tools while working on the equipment.
Place the equipment on an ESD mat that is grounded.
Grounding the equipment is the most effective way to protect sensitive electronic components from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Using a properly grounded ESD mat provides a path for static electricity to flow safely to ground instead of discharging through the electronic components.
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