NATO STANDARD PACKAGING FOR MATERIEL SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ED 1; To obtain please contact your national Defense Standardization Office or the NATO Standardization Office website: http:/ so.nato.int so@ Phone: +32 (0)2 – 707 555
This publication provides requirements and procedures that@ if followed@ will minimize the risk of ESD damage to static-sensitive devices; it also emphasizes the need for all persons concerned with the handling of these devices to be fully aware of the problems involved. Details of identification requirements@ including a caution symbol@ have been included for use on related documentation@ in storage facilities@ and for directly associated material. General requirements and procedures contained herein are applicable to personnel engaged in packaging development or preparation for receiving@ shipment@ and storage. Additional requirements shall apply for areas with exposed conductors at potentials > 2.5kVa.c. or 2.5kVd.c. Although this publication does not include all requirements for personal safety@ attention is drawn to the need for all concerned to comply with relevant local statutory requirements regarding the health and safety of all persons in all places of work@ including those covered by this publication. This publication does not apply to static-sensitive explosive devices. Use of this document or the procedures defined herein do not apply to facilities where ordnance@ flammables@ or explosives are handled or stored.