The real safety lecture will always be about small scraps of glass cleaved

The real safety lecture will always be about small scraps of glass cleaved off the ends of the fibers being terminated or spliced. These scraps are very dangerous! The cleaved ends are extremely sharp and can easily penetrate your skin. If they get into your eyes, they are very hard to flush out. Don't even think about what happens if you eat one. Always wear safety glasses whenever working with fiber and always carefully dispose of all fiber scraps!

http://www.fiberise.coAlways follow these rules when working with fiber.
1. Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fiber scraps.
2. Dispose of all scraps properly. Always use a properly marked container to dispose of later and work on a black pad which makes the slivers of glass easier to spot.
3. Do not drop them on the floor where they will stick in carpets or shoes and be carried elsewhere.
4. Do not eat or drink anywhere near the work area.

Fiber optic splicing and termination use various chemical adhesives and cleaners as part of the processes. Follow the instructions for use (detailed on the chemical's MSDS - material safety data sheet) carefully. Remember, even simple isopropyl alcohol, used as a cleaner, is flammable.

December 1, 2011

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