Top Electrical Hazards in the Fiber Optic Installation
Many fiber installations also take place in telecom facilities, data centers, or outdoor utility areas, where high-voltage systems are present.
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There are three factors which have to be present in order for there to have a fire or an explosion. The three factors are fuel, oxygen, and heat (or ignition source).