In all seriosity, you DO NOT want to wear non-conductive gloves in an ESD
environment. The whole idea of ESD control is the bleed-off any potential
BEFORE a discharge occurs.
-----Original Message-----
From: Leo Audette [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Thanks Leo. That's worth knowing. I've always been careful with ESD
> (Electrostatic Discharge) but I always wonder if I'm being careful
> enough with components to avoid oops! Would wearing latex exam gloves
> reduce the risk? Thanks.
> Eric
>
Only if you place the opposite hand in a tub of water while hooking up your
ground lead. =:}
(Disclaimer: For those who do not understand this - it is a JOKE, i.e.:
humor. You just never know these days what hands this information ends up.)
Leo
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