Anti static wrist strap question

Thomas-18

Prominent
Jun 25, 2017
30
0
530
Is it safe plug the non alligator clip part of a anti static wrist strap directly into the grounded hole in a wall outlet to ground or discharge yourself of any electrostatic discharge? Please help.
 
Solution
But if the socket is the switched type, switch it off for safety reasons. The earth through the socket's earth terminal will still be intact even with switch in the off position.