Is fiber optic cable safe at night
Even if fiber optic cables are live, you won't see any visible light coming through the end of the cable. However, they can expose you to harmful infrared light that can cause significant damage to your eyes. As electrical professionals, most of us take fiber optic (FO) safety for granted. Recognizing the potential safety hazard inherent in the installation and maintenance of optical fibers is crucial to mitigating risks of personal or property damage. How are the fiber optic night lights that Bath and Body Works safe, since looking at fiber optic light will damage your eyes and vision? I've seen several things online from people that work with fiber optics saying looking at it cause damage and blind spots.
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