The phenomenon of static electricity can occur in any place or situation and any material can be involved, especially in the work area of electricians.
The dissipation of accumulated electrostatic charges can produce very diverse effects, both on workers and on the work environment. These effects can be classified into three groups: serious accidents, annoyances and damage to the product.
• Accident graves
The risk of accident can materialize when there is an effective source of ignition in the presence of an explosive atmosphere, since it can constitute the start of a fire or an explosion.
• Inconvenience
In general, electrostatic discharges from people are not dangerous, but they can aggravate other situations. For example, if a worker performs work at height, when faced with an electrostatic discharge, his reaction can cause a fall to a different level.