ESD Protected Area is an electrostatic discharge (ESD) warning tape that is used to indicate and demarcate ESD protected areas. It is also used to cordon off controlled areas with ESD sensitive components or to create a cleanroom environment. The tape has a distinctive pattern or color to signal that it is a caution or warning tape. In ESD protected areas, this tape is often used on floors, walls, and work surfaces to provide visual indication and remind personnel to take necessary precautions to avoid ESD damage to sensitive electronic components.