When teachers and parents are made aware of the impact static may have on hearing devices, they often become concerned about what activities are safe.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage sensitive electronic equipment, including Cochlear Devices of Cochlear Implants (CI) and Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI). ESD is an everyday occurrence, which may go unnoticed, since charges may be small. ESD is an everyday occurrence, which may go unnoticed, since charges may be small.