Besides the usual safety issues for all construction, generally covered under OSHA rules in the US (OSHA 10 and 30), fiber optics adds concerns for eye safety, chemicals, sparks from fusion splicing, disposal of fiber shards and more, covered in Part 1. Recognizing the potential safety hazard inherent in the installation and maintenance of optical fibers is crucial to mitigating risks of personal or property damage. Fiber optic cables, with their delicate nature and light-carrying capabilities, require stringent safety protocols. As electrical professionals, most of us take fiber optic (FO) safety for granted.
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