What is the best way to prevent accidental deployment of the SRS system while working on it?

To ensure safety while working on the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), utilizing electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions is the best approach. When dealing with sensitive electronic components, which are integral to the SRS, it's crucial to manage any static electricity that could inadvertently trigger the deployment of airbag systems. Proper grounding of workers and equipment can significantly reduce the risk of ESD events.

Implementing ESD precautions includes using anti-static wrist straps, grounding mats, and ensuring that the work area is free of static-generating materials. This measures help to safely discharge any static buildup, thus preventing accidental deployment of airbags that could pose serious risks to both the technician and the vehicle's components.

While having a reliable ground connection is important in general electrical work, it is specifically the focus on electrostatic discharge that directly addresses the concern of accidental airbag deployment. Other practices, such as battery management, are less relevant to the direct risks posed by ESD in this context.