The top surface of a workbench where work is performed An ESD protective surface can be either conductive, static dissipative, or antistatic depending upon how the work surface is being used and what level of ESD protection is required Protective materials for work surfaces include soft mats, rigid mats, high-pressure laminates, coatings, and metal They should be connected to ground with a proper current-limiting resistor for personnel safety See Surface Resistivity, Ground, Soft Ground &/or Hard Ground