This is a bit of an odd request, I 'll admit, but let me explain my reasons for doing so

[G+_Tucker Drake]

This is a bit of an odd request, I'll admit, but let me explain my reasons for doing so. At my job, I occasionally have to operate a machine which builds up a static charge in the material it's cutting. As part of my job, I have to get into that field, so the charge is transferred to ME, and as soon as I ground myself (i.e. touch other equipment necessary to make sure that the machine is doing its job properly) I discharge and get a nasty shock. Management is aware of this issue, and knows that the solution is simple and inexpensive, but can't be bothered to do anything about it. (For reasons too complicated to go into here, finding another job isn't an option for me at this moment.) What I want to be able to do is build up a large charge in myself, and then "accidentally" discharge it when a member of management passes by (preferably into them :evil: ). Unfortunately, I've discovered that once I reach a certain point, the charge will leap large distances (and yes, we're talking FEET) to ground itself out.

 

I have no way of controlling when management shows up in my area, nor how much charge is built up in the material, so I can't really prepare by sticking my hand in the field surrounding the material when I see management coming, and then try to shock them. I've tried this, and either management went in a different direction, or the charge was so high, that when I stuck my hand into the field, it was able to use it as a bridge to leap to ground. I work in an almost a clean room-type environment, and I never know when I'm going to be running that particular machine, so anything I do needs to be something that is compact, easy to carry, and doesn't contain noxious chemicals. Any ideas?

[G+_Robert Short]

so are you trying to store a static charge on a external device to release through your body at a later time? Or are you trying to find a cheap option to prevent the buildup as i think that will be far cheaper then a storage/generating device in the long run. but a very interesting device there are a lot of HV shock projects out there but not a static storage project good luck. a cheep discharge idea is thread some copper thru the bottom of you shoes/boots to provide a low resistance path to discharge

[G+_Tucker Drake]

I'm looking to store the charge in me. I know I could prevent the static charge build up in the material with a few pieces of foil tape. However, if I apply the foil tape without permission (which management has already refused to give), then I'm in deep poop. If, on the other hand, I'm able to build up a large charge in my body, and then shock the bejeebus out of management when I hand them my metal ruler and ask them to double check me, then I can get them to make the minor changes needed so I don't have to worry about getting zapped.

[G+_Aaron McLain]

Simple fix is to ground the machine and the work surface. Then no shock. Or report unsafe work conditions to Labour and Industry. (L&I).

[G+_Tucker Drake]

Can't modify the machine without management knowing, and they've already refused. The amount of charge I build up isn't enough to constitute a safety hazard. If I can store the shock in myself and then "accidentally" zap management whenever they walk by, they'll understand why I want to make the changes, until then, I have to deal with getting zapped when I'm near the machine as it's running.