Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Are there independent instructors

Are there independent instructors in your area such as the FOA approved institutes? Does it cover what you need to know? Does the instructor have the latest version of the equipment necessary for training?   Will you receive training on your equipment?   Does the instructor have experience and know the products and technology?   Can the instructor offer the manufacturer's certification, as well as other certifications?

Where is the training offered? Transportation costs can significantly increase training costs. 

Remember that FOA-approved institutions often offer other types of classes and not only those of Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT). For more information, consult your FOA-approved institution or the online list of FOA-approved institutions.

Security

Safety in the external plant is a very important issue, beyond the usual fiber problems such as protecting the eyes from fiber fragments or working with potentially dangerous chemicals. The route must be cleared by calling the relevant services first to ensure that no cables or pipes are buried in the planned route. Installers who work with machinery that installs cables need to be trained to operate them safely. Aerial installations are particularly dangerous since the poles generally have electrical cables nearby.    Each work in an external plant must have the safety procedures published and all personnel must be informed on how to proceed.

Safety in the laboratory or in the work area should be everyone's priority. In addition to the common safety issues for construction, which are regulated in the Employee Rights in the Workplace (OSHA), which all contractors and installers should know, work with fiber optics includes eye safety, chemicals, sparks caused by fusion splices, the removal of fiber fragments and other issues.  Before beginning an installation, safety standards should be attached to the classroom wall, the laboratory wall, and the work area, and should be reviewed together with personnel in the work area. In addition to construction safety clothing, all personnel must wear eye protection when working with fibers.

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