This document provides information about electrostatic discharge (ESD) and the need for ESD safe tools when working with electronic components. It defines static electricity and how small static charges below the threshold of human sensation can still damage electronic components. Semiconductor devices can be damaged by charges as low as 10 volts. The document discusses the types of ESD damage, including upset failures, direct catastrophic failures, and latent failures. It emphasizes that ESD damage may not be detectable through normal testing and compares ESD contamination to medical viruses or bacteria. The last part provides details about ESD safe precision screwdriver sets and individual drivers that meet the IEC 61340-5-1 standard for surface resistance.