---
title: "Bald Engineer's ESD Must-Haves | Workbench Wednesdays"
description: "ESD can destory devices, circuits, or even components. Prevent this dangerous discharge by equipping your bench with the right equipment."
canonical: "https://www.baldengineer.com/bald-engineer-esd-must-haves.html"
author: "James Lewis"
date: "2019-06-05T23:30:01Z"
lastmod: "2022-03-31T03:55:40Z"
categories: ["element14","safety","workbench-wednesdays","videos"]
tags: ["banana","esd"]
---

# Bald Engineer's ESD Must-Haves | Workbench Wednesdays


Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) damage can occur without you knowing it. That's bad. However, the good news is that with little effort you can prevent it. Duratool has a kit of the most common tools for any electronics workbench. It includes a large mat, grounding cable, wrist strap, ESD-safe cleaner, and a simple electronic tester. Don't get shocked by electrostatic discharge; add these simple tools to prevent it.

This review is on a kit that includes:

- Large ESD Mat
- Ground Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Wrist Strap Tester
- Electrostatic Discharge Mat Cleaner

Even if you aren't interested in ESD, you might want to watch the first 30 seconds. Hopefully, the clever thumbnail explains why. :)

[More info on element14](https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-92589/l/workbench-wednesday-09-electrostatic-protection-must-haves?ICID=baldengineer)