Safety Precautions
Protective Eyewear
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with eye injury:
- Safety glasses should be worn when handling chemicals and cleaving the optical fiber.
Chemical Precautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk associated with fire:
- Storage, use and disposal of isopropyl alcohol should be per your company health, safety and environmental instructions. Refer to material safety data sheet for health hazards, safe handling, proper use and control measures.
Bare Fiber Handling
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with handling sharp glass fibers:
- Cleaved glass fibers are sharp and can pierce the skin. Use tweezers when handling shards and dispose of them properly per your com- pany health and safety instructions.
Fiber/Cable Handling
NOTICE
To reduce the risk associated with fiber damage:
- Optical fiber can be damaged by excessive tensile, compressive and bending forces. Consult the manufactures’ specifications for proper handling instructions.
Laser Safety
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with eye damage from exposure to laser light:
- Take the proper precautions when working with optical fiber because invisible laser light may be present. The principal laser hazard when working with fiber optics is injury to the eye. Never look directly into the fiber or connector using the naked eye or a microscope.
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