Delivery: Online
Estimated Length: 4 seat hours
Price: $395
Fiber-only course
Safety in fiber optic installations is critically important because it protects not only the technicians doing the work, but also the integrity of the network and the reputation of the internet service providers (ISPs) involved. The NCTI® Fiber-Optic Installation I: Safety course provides in-depth guidelines and best practices for handling, installing, and maintaining fiber-optic cables and equipment. Technicians face real hazards, from eye injuries caused by laser light to puncture wounds from glass fibers or accidents involving underground utilities and heavy equipment. One misstep could lead to serious injury or even service outages affecting thousands of customers.
This course will teach students to properly select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for various job environments, including fiber-optic safety gear and pole climbing equipment. The course covers electrical safety fundamentals, including using and operating electrical detection equipment to identify potential hazards. Participants will also explore best practices for working around energized equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards for electrical safety. Additionally, the course provides training on assessing electrical outlet conditions and performing proper testing to prevent risks. By the end of the course, students can recognize, evaluate, and mitigate common safety hazards in broadband installations and maintenance.
Delivery Options:
The course is delivered online. Lesson and final exams are taken online.
Completion Time:
The estimated completion time for this course is 4 hours. The maximum allotted time is four months from enrollment.
Prerequesite Courses
None
Next Course Recommendation:
Fiber-Optic Installation II: Residential Installation
Course Benefits
- receive an industry-recognized NCTI certificate of graduation
Ideal For:
This course is ideal for broadband technicians, field installers, and anyone working with fiber-optic or coaxial networks in aerial or underground environments, providing invaluable electrical and workplace safety training to ensure compliance and reduce workplace hazards.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of wearing PPE in the broadband industry to prevent workplace injuries.
- Identify and describe the proper selection, use, and inspection of key PPE items, including hard hats, safety glasses, protective footwear, gloves, safety vests, and clothing.
- Recognize PPE symbols and guidelines to ensure correct and effective use in various job environments.
- Describe the safety issues when working with fiber-optic cable and equipment.
- Describe the tools and materials to ensure safe handling of fiber-optic cable.
- Identify and describe the parts of a safety belt.
- Explain the use of the primary and secondary lanyards and the handlines.
- Describe the components of pole climbers, how to adjust them, and the items required before ascending a pole.
- Describe standard test equipment used to detect electricity, including the characteristics and proper use of an FVD.
- Explain key electrical safety concepts such as how electricity affects the body, the importance of bonding and grounding, and how to avoid electrocution.
- Identify when and where to test for foreign voltage, especially when working aloft or near potential electrical hazards like hot chassis conditions or floating neutrals.
- Define the communications zone and communication worker safety zone, and explain the relevance of 120 VAC electrical outlets in broadband environments.
Course Outline:
Fiber-Optic Safety I
Personal protective equipment, fiber-optic safety equipment, and pole climbing safety equipment
Fiber-Optic Safety II
Fiber-optic safety equipment; pole climbing safety equipment; electrical detection equipment and operation; electrical safety for broadband technicians; electrical outlet conditions and testing