Wear safety glasses when working with bare fibers, as the scraps left over after terminations and splices are very sharp. Avoid dropping fiber scraps on the ground or floor. Keep the scraps together with tape or appropriate container, and dispose of them properly. Handle the adhesives, cleaners, and other chemicals carefully. Keep the equipment, cables, and fiber clean.
Airborne particles can scratch connectors.
Work in a clean, dust-free area. Keep dust caps on all connective parts of components. Clean connectors with lint-free pads and isopropyl alcohol.