NT1310
Physical Networking
Unit 7 Lab 1
Unit 7 Lab 1
Safety Plan, Regulations/specifications and emergency plan.
First thing in all construction is a hard hat, steel toed boots, eye protection and cell phone with 911 on speed dial. You should also dress appropriately, Long pants (jeans are tough enough for construction), clean T-shirt, socks and have gloves handy. When using ladders make sure you know the regulations on how to set it up. A straight ladder of 20’ should be 5’ away from the structure at the bottom for safety. Keep all your tools clean and orderly as you don’t want an unknown substance to get on the cable or connections. No food or drink should be in the area but a water cooler is good to have nearby.
Be careful about your position and stay out of others way as they should stay out of yours. Help others if they ask for it but do what you know and don’t try to wing it. That will usually cause problems down the road. …show more content…
They are also there to make sure everything works and is safe from things like fire or failure in the future. Always use the same type cable, be it fiber or anything else. Except in the HVAC/Plenum area where you have to use Plenum cable. Regulations in some localities require the use of Plenum cable in other areas so be aware of the regulations where you are working. Stick to the specifications of your particular job they have been put there for a reason. If you have suggestions, take them to your supervisor and then get back to work. Remember at all times that you represent the company you work for, even if it’s your own and want to make a good