Beyond the General Duty Clause, 29 CFR 1910 contains the general industry standards that cover most fusion splicing hazards: personal protective equipment (Subpart I), air contaminants (Subpart Z), flammable liquid storage (Subpart H), respiratory protection, hazard communication . Beyond the General Duty Clause, 29 CFR 1910 contains the general industry standards that cover most fusion splicing hazards: personal protective equipment (Subpart I), air contaminants (Subpart Z), flammable liquid storage (Subpart H), respiratory protection, hazard communication . Before splicing, according to the material and type of the optical fiber, set the key parameters such as the optimal pre-melting main melting current and time, and the amount of fiber feeding. During the welding process, the "V" groove, electrode, objective lens, welding chamber, etc. Following these processes will help you learn how to create high-performance, low-loss fiber optic splices that last! Safety First:. Before optical fiber fusion splicing, you must first prepare the necessary operating equipment, tools and necessary materials such as fiber strippers, cutters, fusion splicers, heat shrinkable sleeves, alcohol cotton, etc., and check whether the power supply of the fusion splicer is sufficient and. Safety in the lab or on the job site must be the number one concern of everyone. Splicing often is required to create a continuous optical path for transmission of optical pulses from one fiber length to another. The three basic fiber. Bare Fiber Safety The broken ends of fibers and scraps of fiber created during termination and splicing can be extremely dangerous. The ends are extremely sharp and can easily penetrate your skin. Sometimes a pair of tweezers and.