Will damaging fiber optic cables during construction work result in imprisonment
As a result, any damage arising from unauthorised excavation, construction activities or failure to engage relevant authorities during project execution now constitutes a criminal offence. Besides the usual safety issues for all construction, generally covered under OSHA rules in the US (OSHA 10 and 30), fiber optics adds concerns for eye safety, chemicals, sparks from fusion splicing, disposal of fiber shards and more, covered in Part 1. This guide explores the most common causes of fiber-optic cable damage, explains the technical impact of each risk, and provides actionable strategies to protect your fiber infrastructure. Introduction: Why Fiber-Optic Cable Damage Matters Fiber-optic cables transmit data via pulses of light. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a strong warning to construction companies.
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