Title: Demonstrate compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for telecommunications.
Course: Telecommunications II (1006-II) > Section: Practicing Safety

Demonstration should include

- following lockout/tagout procedures
- controlling the flow of electricity in the work environment
- using PPE for telecommunications centers and field installations
- using other safety and health standards that apply to the work conditions and practices.

Demonstration may include obtaining the OSHA 10-Hour Card.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of OSHA as it relates to telecommunications?
- Why is it important to wear or use PPE?
- Whose responsibility is it to wear and maintain PPE?
- What are some firestopping procedures to be followed when performing telecommunications tasks?

Teacher Resource: Standard 1910.268, OSHA