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Fiber Safety Basics
[ Safety ]Laser safety
Never look into a live fiber or connector. Even invisible IR can damage the retina permanently.
[ Safety ]Glass shards
Fiber scraps are like microscopic needles. Always dispose in a sealed sharps container — never the floor.
[ Safety ]PPE
Safety glasses, gloves when handling chemicals, hard hat in OSP environments.
[ Safety ]Ladder safety
3 points of contact, proper angle, never overreach. Aerial work is the highest injury category.
[ Safety ]Traffic safety
Cones, vest, spotter. Cabinets and vaults are often in or near active roadways.
[ Knowledge Check ]Why should you never stare into a fiber connector?
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