Abstract: The observation and research on electrostatic phenomena by the ancients, and the formation of electrostatics theory are summarized. The development trends from traditional static electricity to current electrostatic problems are explained. Electrostatic protection engineering related to static electricity on human body, electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic radiation is discussed. Researches on the mechanism of electrostatic electrification, electrostatic discharge models, electrostatic hazards and protection, electrostatic measurement techniques are presented.

Key words:

electrostatics, electrostatic discharge, static electricity on human body, electrostatic hazards