Specifies the general requirements for the protection of electrostatic discharge sensitive devices (ESDS) from electrostatic discharges and fields. It applies only to the manufacture and use of electronic devices. Gives information on how to design, use and control a protected area to ensure that electrostatic sensitive devices, having a withstand threshold voltage of 100 V (human body model) or higher, can be handled with a minimum risk of damage resulting from electrostatic phenomena. Normal precautions given are applicable for areas with clean room types in excess of ISO 14644-1 class 5. Alternative precautions may be required in cleam rooms of ISO 14644-1 class 5 or less if contamination is formed as a result of using the procedures specified in this technical report.