Don't Ignore the Hazards Associated with Fiber Optics

Understanding the safety hazards that go with fiber optic cable is critical for those who install or maintain fiber optic systems. As electrical professionals, most of us take fiber optic (FO) safety for granted. Since fiber optic cable carries no electricity, we don't worry about electrocution. Similarly, we don't think about personal or property damage due to fire because it isn't a source of heat

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Anonymous (not verified)
on May 10, 2013

dear sir, my legs was hit by fiber optic and it was injected to my skin, im nervous if thier is a debri leaving on my skin. they said that if that debri goes to my vains and my blood it will cause death. it is true?

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