This document provides information about safety precautions related to networking. It discusses how installing network cables can be dangerous and outlines proper safety procedures. Some key safety tips include wearing protective clothing like long sleeves and gloves, using safety glasses when working with cables, following ladder safety guidelines, and keeping work areas well-lit and organized. The document also details specific fiber optic safety hazards and recommends handling chemicals and tools carefully to avoid injury. After reviewing this information, students should understand the importance of following basic networking safety guidelines to prevent accidents.

1. What I Need to Know
This was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you master configuring computer systems and networks.
The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.
Safety Precautions Related to Networks

2. The module is designed to give you the proper procedures
used in configuring computer systems and networks.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. Inspect networking device and connectors;
2. create cross-over and straight-through cables;
3. assign IP address to clients and servers;
4. configure the assigned IP address to clients and
servers;
5. create a peer-to-peer network

3. Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE otherwise.
_____1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be
dangerous.
_____2. You should wear clothing such as mini skirts, short sleeved shirt when
working with toxic materials.
_____3. A safe workplace is clean, organized and well-lit.
_____4. Wear safety glasses if possible.
_____5. Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could easily lose your
balance and fall.
_____6. No one should know that you will be working in your area.
_____7. Cordon off the area with caution tape or safety cones.

4. _____8. Wear gloves whenever possible, and dispose any waste properly.
_____9. You should handle solvents and glues used with fiber optics with
utmost care.
_____10. Keep your working tools in safe place.
_____11. The process of cutting and trimming the strands of fiber-optic cables
can produce tiny fragments of glass that can penetrate your eyes.
_____12. You should keep the work area full of clutter.
_____13. Use tape to pick up small fragments and dispose them off properly.
_____14.Use special detectors to help you tell if a fiber is energized.
_____15. Make it sure that fire extinguisher and first aid kit be available in a
workplace.

5. What’s In
When you install a new device or program, you sometimes
need to configure, which means that you need to set
various switches and jumpers (for hardware) and to define
values of parameters (for software). Thanks to technological
advancements, such as plug-and-play, much of this
configuration is now performed automatically.

6. What’s New
You are now ready to explore configuring computer system and
networks but first you need to bear in mind the safety procedures related to
networks. Your understanding on the basic safety procedures below will help
you better understand the safety precautions in configuring computer
system and network.
Mark asterisk * is the statement suggest a safety measures and if does
not.
___1. Wear safety googles while working on computer cables and wire.
___2. Do not bring any food inside the workplace.
___3. Do not follow safety guidelines inside the working area.

7. What is It
Safety Precautions Related to Networks
Installation of network cables, whether copper or
fiber-optic, can be dangerous. You should wear clothing
such as long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sturdy shoes that
cover your feet, and gloves to protect you from those toxic
materials. Most importantly, wear safety glasses. If
possible, ask building management, or someone
responsible for the building, if there are any dangerous
materials or obstacles that you need to be aware of before
entering the ceiling area.

9. Safety precautions when using a ladder:
• Read the labels on the ladder, and follow any safety
instructions written on it.
• Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could
easily lose your balance and fall.
• Make sure that people in the area know you will be
working there. Cordon off the area with caution tape or
safety cones.
• When you are using a ladder that leans up against a
wall, follow the instructions written on the ladder, and have
someone hold the ladder to help keep it steady.

10. The tools required to install copper and fiber-optic cable may cause
danger through improper use. When working with cables, strictly
follow these safety rules:
• Make sure that the tools you are using are in good working
condition.
• Watch what you are doing, and take your time.
• Make sure that you do not cut yourself or place anyone in danger.
• Always wear safety glasses when cutting, stripping, or splicing
cables of any kind. Tiny fragments can injure your eyes.
• Wear gloves whenever possible, and dispose any waste properly.
• Use common sense when installing cables and fixing network
problems. Call for assistance for tasks that you cannot do on your
own.

11. Fiber-Optic Safety
Fiber-optic cables are useful for communications, but
they have certain hazards:
• Dangerous chemicals
• Tools with sharp edges
• Light which you cannot see that can burn your
eyes
• Glass shards produced by cutting fiber-optic
cable that can cause bodily harm

12. Chemicals
The solvents and glues used with fiber optics are
dangerous. You should handle them with extreme
care. Read the instructions on the label, and follow
them carefully. Also, read the material safety data
sheet (MSDS) that accompanies the chemicals to
know how to treat someone in case of emergency.

13. Tools
When working with any tool, safety
should always be your first priority.
Any compromise in safety could result
in serious injury or even death. The
tools used for working with fiber
optics have sharp cutting surfaces that
are used to scribe glass.

14. Glass Shards
The process of cutting and trimming the
strands of fiber-optic cables can produce
tiny fragments of glass or plastic that can
penetrate your eyes or skin and cause
severe irritation. The fibers can be
extremely difficult to see on your skin
because they are clear and small.

15. Harmful Light
Protect your eyes from the harmful
light that may be in the fiber-optic
strands. The light is a color that
humans cannot see. It can damage
your eyes before you can feel it.

16. True or False Effects
1. A safe workplace is clean,
organized and well-lit.
2. Watch what you are doing, and
take your time.
3. Wear your safety glasses
sometimes when cutting,
stripping or splicing cables.
4. It is best practice that a fire
extinguisher and first aid kit be
available.
5. Wear gloves whenever possible
and dispose any waste properly.
Directions: Identify whether each statement is True or
False. If False, write its effects.

17. 6.Do not read on labels on the
ladder, and follow any safety
instructions written on it.
7.Never stand on the top rung of the
ladder, and follow any safety
instructions on it.
8.Make sure that people in the area
don’t have the idea that you will
be
working there.
9.Cordon off the area with caution
tape or safety cones.
10.Make sure that the tools you are
using are in good condition.

18. What I Have Learned
1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be dangerous.
2. A safe work space is clean, organized and well-lit.
3. Followbasicsafetyguidelinestopreventcuts,burns,electricalshockanddamage
to eyesight.
4. Follow safety guidelines to protect equipment and lives.

19. What I Can Do
Directions: Cite of a scenario that an accident will likely to happened in a workplace.
Prepare action plan on how to prevent the occurrence of such accident.
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
3. ______________________________________
4. ______________________________________
5. ______________________________________

20. Assessment
Post Test
True or False
Direction: Write T if the statement is correct and F if otherwise.
_____1. Installing network cables, whether copper or fiber optic, can be
dangerous.
_____2. You should wear clothing such as mini skirts, short sleeved shirt when
working with toxic materials.
_____3. A safe workplace is clean, organized and well-lit.
_____4. Wear safety glasses if possible.
_____5. Never stand on the top rung of the ladder. You could easily lose your
balance and fall.
_____6. No one should know that you will be working in your area.
_____7. Cordon off the area with caution tape or safety cones.

21. _____8. Wear gloves whenever possible, and dispose any waste properly.
_____9. You should handle solvents and glues used with fiber optics with
utmost care.
_____10. Keep your working tools in safe place.
_____11. The process of cutting and trimming the strands of fiber-optic
cables
can produce tiny fragments of glass that can penetrate your eyes.
_____12. You should keep the work area full of clutter.
_____13. Use tape to pick up small fragments and dispose them off
properly.
_____14.Use special detectors to help you tell if a fiber is energized.
_____15. Make it sure that fire extinguisher and first aid kit be available in a
workplace.

22. Additional Activities.
Directions: List down activities at home that
needs safety precautions.
1.______________________________________
2.______________________________________
3.______________________________________
4.______________________________________
5.______________________________________