scope:

This document provides a consistent application of requirements for an electrostatic discharge (ESD) control program for electrical and electronic assemblies, and equipment, and their constituent parts susceptible to damage from ESD. This document shall not apply to ESD requirements for electrically initiated explosive devices. For propellant and explosive devices, reference MSFC-STD-1800 or other approved procedures.

This document shall be for use internally at MSFC and shall not be used on contracts. Use ANSI/ESD S20.20-1999 or other approved ESD control procedures for contracts. This document shall apply to all MSFC organizational elements involved in the design, procurement, fabrication, inspection, test, handling, storage, and operation of flight and flight associated hardware containing ESD sensitive items for MSFC projects. Specifically, these requirements shall apply to the following personnel as a minimum: electrical designers, engineers who troubleshoot electrical hardware, manufacturing personnel, quality assurance (QA) personnel, shipping/receiving personnel, kitting personnel, and electrical test personnel.