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Safety Precautions

This document outlines various safety precautions that should be followed when working with and installing network cables. Key safety tips include wearing protective clothing like gloves and safety glasses, being careful when using ladders, making sure tools are in good condition, taking time to work safely, and disposing of waste properly. Specific hazards of working with fiber-optic cable are also discussed such as dangerous chemicals, sharp tools, invisible light that can burn eyes, and glass shards that can cause injury if proper precautions are not followed. Proper training is recommended before handling fiber-optic cable.

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Safety Precautions

This document outlines various safety precautions that should be followed when working with and installing network cables. Key safety tips include wearing protective clothing like gloves and safety glasses, being careful when using ladders, making sure tools are in good condition, taking time to work safely, and disposing of waste properly. Specific hazards of working with fiber-optic cable are also discussed such as dangerous chemicals, sharp tools, invisible light that can burn eyes, and glass shards that can cause injury if proper precautions are not followed. Proper training is recommended before handling fiber-optic cable.

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Safety Precautions Related to Networks

Installing network cables, whether


copper or fiber-optic, can be
dangerous. Often, cables must be
pulled through ceilings and walls
where there are obstacles or toxic
materials.
You should wear clothing such as
long pants, a long-sleeved shirt,
sturdy shoes that cover your feet, and
gloves to protect you from those toxic
materials. Most importantly, wear
safety glasses.
Safety precautions when using a
ladder:

 Read the labels on the ladder, and


follow any safety instructions
written on it.
 Never stand on the top rung of the
ladder. You could easily lose your
balance and fall.
 Make sure that people in the area
know you will be working there.
 Cordon off the area with caution
tape or safety cones.
 When you are using a ladder that
leans up against a wall, follow the
instructions written on the ladder,
and have someone hold the ladder
to help keep it steady.
Safety rules when working with
cables:

The tools required to install copper


and fiber-optic cable may cause
danger through improper use.
When working with cables, strictly
follow these safety rules:

 Make sure that the tools you are


using are in good working
condition.
 Watch what you are doing, and
take your time. Make sure that
you do not cut yourself or place
anyone in danger.
 Always wear safety glasses when
cutting, stripping, or splicing
cables of any kind. Tiny fragments
can injure your eyes.
 Wear gloves whenever possible,
and dispose any waste properly.
Fiber-Optic Safety

Fiber-optic cables are useful for


communications, but they have
certain hazards.
Certain Hazards

 Dangerous chemicals
 Tools with sharp edges
 Light which you cannot see that
can burn your eyes
 Glass shards produced by cutting
fiber-optic cable that can cause
bodily harm
Specific types of tools and chemicals
are used when working with fiber-
optic cable. These materials must be
handled with care.
Chemicals
The solvents and glues used with
fiber optics are dangerous. You
should handle them with extreme
care. Read the instructions on the
label, and follow them carefully. Also,
read the material safety data sheet
(MSDS) that accompanies the
chemicals to know how to treat
someone in case of emergency.
Tools

When working with any tool, safety


should always be your first priority.
Any compromise in safety could
result in serious injury or even death.
The tools used for working with fiber
optics have sharp cutting surfaces
that are used to scribe glass.
Glass Shards
The process of cutting and
trimming the strands of fiber-optic
cables can produce tiny fragments of
glass or plastic that can penetrate
your eyes or skin and cause severe
irritation.
When you work with fiber-optic
cabling, the working surface should
be a dark mat so that you can see the
tiny glass or plastic fragments. The
mat should also be resistant to
chemical spills.
Harmful Light
Protect your eyes from the harmful
light that may be in the fiber-optic
strands. The light is a color that
humans cannot see. It can damage
your eyes before you can feel it. When
you use a magnifier to inspect fiber-
optic cable and connectors, the light
emitted from the fiber could be
directed into your eyes.
Caution:
Obtain proper training before you
attempt to cut, strip, or splice fiber-
optic cable. An experienced
technician should supervise you until
you become adequately skilled.
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