Programming Documents for Pre-K for SA - The City of San Antonio

) Thoroughly clean the work area when finished. Do not use compressed air to clean off the
work area. Sweep all scraps into a disposal container.
c) Do not eat, drink or smoke near the working area. Fiber particles can be harmful if ingested.
d) Wash hands well after working with fibers.
e) Carefully inspect clothing for fiber scraps when finished working with fiber.
13.1.4 Other Safety Issues
a) Work only in well-ventilated areas. Confined spaces, such as equipment vaults, manholes
can contain toxic or explosive gases or insufficient air to sustain life.
b) Materials and chemicals used in installation processes may be hazardous. Request Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS ) on all chemicals used.
c) Fusion splicers create an electric arc. Ensure that no flammable vapors and/or liquids are
present. Do not use in confined spaces as defined by OSHA.
13.2 Cleanliness
The small size of optical fibers makes them very sensitive to dust and dirt. Maintain the highest
standards of cleanliness when working with fiber to optimize its performance.
13.2.1 Guidelines For Cleanliness
a) Try to work in clean areas.
b) Always keep protective dust caps on connectors, mating adapters, patch panels, or test and
network equipment.
c) Do not touch the ends of the connectors.
d) Use lint-free wipes and pure reagent grade isopropyl alcohol to clean connectors. Other
solvents can attack adhesives or leave a residue. Cotton swabs or pads may leave threads
behind and are not recommended.
e) "Canned air" can be used to blow dust out of mating adapters or equipment inputs/outputs.
f) Test equipment fiber inputs/outputs and test cables should be cleaned periodically.
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