Fluke 8020A Instruction Manual page 4

The following practices should be followed to minimize damage to S.S. devices.
MINIMIZE HANDLING
1.
2. KEEP PARTS IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
UNTIL READY FOR USE.
Some semiconductors and custom IC's can be
damaged by electrostatic discharge during
handling. This notice explains how you can
minimize the chances of destroying such devices
by:
Knowing that there is a problem.
1.
2. Learning the guidelines for handling them.
3. Using the procedures, and packaging and
bench techniques that are recommended.
3. DISCHARGE PERSONAL STATIC
BEFORE HANDLING DEVICES
4. HANDLE S.S. DEVICES BY THE BODY