True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or
false.
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You should never look directly at the end of a fiber without checking for
optical power with a power meter because some fiber optic networks have high
enough power to cause eye damage.
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2.
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A fiber optic inspection microscope can increase the danger of high powered
light sources by focusing it in your eye.
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3.
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Dangerous light from fiber optic cables is bright and easily visible.
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4.
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It’s easy to see if light is present in a fiber optic cable, just take a
digital picture of the end of the fiber with a very old cell phone or digital camera and look for
bright spot on the end of the fiber.
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5.
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Safety standards for separation from high voltage power lines specifies greater
separation for higher voltages.
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6.
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OSP work near roadways require careful traffic management for safety and usually
need permits from local authorities.
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7.
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A bucket truck can be moved with personnel in the bucket.
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8.
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Premises cabling is always safe, so little caution is needed.
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9.
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PPE (perspnal protective equipment) should be used appropriate to the
construction or installation job, but protective eyewear is always necessary whenever working with
fiber optics.
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10.
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Worker safety means consideration be given to working in either very low or very
high temperatures outdoors.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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The most important safety concern for fiber optics is ______ .
a. | Eye damage from high power levels at fiber ends | b. | Explosion of
flammable chemicals | c. | Shards or scraps of bare fibers getting stuck
in skin or eyes | d. | A. Allergies to
chemicals |
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Whenever working with fiber, you should _______ .
a. | Wear safety glasses at all times | b. | Clear the work area of food and
beverages | c. | Dispose of fiber scraps in a sealed container | d. | All of the
above |
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13.
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Armored outside plant cable must be handled safely to prevent
_________.
a. | Cuts from the thin, sharp metal armoring | b. | Burns from the
water-blocking gel inside the cable | c. | Inhaling the fumes from the water-blocking
gel | d. | Sprains from pulling ripcords |
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Information on the safety of chemicals used in fiber optics are
________.
a. | Available from NIH, FDA or other government agencies | b. | In MSDS sheets
supplied by manufacturers | c. | Required to be in every installer’s tool
kit | d. | Rarely usefu |
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Eye damage from lasers is the first thing people think about when it comes to
fiber optic safety, but generally only ______ have enough power to do damage.
a. | Systems that use fiber amplifiers and DWDM | b. | Systems with VCSEL
lasers | c. | Multimode systems | d. | Media
converters |
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The problem with fiber optic systems is your eye cannot see the light in the
fiber because it is ________ so you can’t tell if dangerous light is present.
a. | Ultraviolet, outside the range of human sight | b. | Infrared, outside
the range of human sight | c. | Modulated too fast | d. | Carried in the core
of the fiber which is too small to see |
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Using heavy equipment for digging or trenching is extremely dangerous around
buried electrical cables or gas lines. Besides calling 811, installers should use ________ to verify
the location of buried utilities.
a. | Underground cable and pipe locating test sets | b. | GIS
drawings | c. | City maps | d. | Local contractors who have dug there
before |
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Before beginning any underground OSP construction, you should call
"811" for assistance in ____________.
a. | Locating underground services in the area of your construction | b. | Check to ensure your
permits are valid | c. | Get insurance for accidental dig-ups of other
services | d. | Get insurance for accidental dig-ups of other
services |
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Managers and/or supervisors should post ________ at the work site and make all
personnel aware of its importance.
a. | The contractor's lawyer's phone number | b. | Contacts at local
police and fire departments | c. | Insurance coverage for the
project | d. | Safety rules for all personnel |
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20.
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Workers climbing on utility poles face danger from _________ and must have
_______.
a. | Falling, safety harness | b. | Electrical shock, adequate separation from high
voltage | c. | Weak structures that can fail under stress, poles inspected for structural
integrity | d. | All of these |
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