You can purchase the devices together as a single combination unit called an optical loss test set (OLTS) or as separate units in a fiber-optic test kit. The Time-Domain Reflectometers is the primary tool used to determine the length of a copper cable and to locate the impedance variations that are caused by opens, shorts, damaged cables, and interference with other systems. Two basic types of TDRs are available: those that display their results as a waveform on an LCD or CRT screen and those that use a numeric readout to indicate the distance to a source of impedance. You can use a TDR to test any kind of cable that uses metallic conductors, including the coaxial and twisted-pair cables used to construct LANs. A high-quality TDR can detect a large variety of cable faults, including open conductors; shorted conductors; loose connectors; sheath faults; water damage; crimped, cut, or smashed cables; and many other conditions.
1) Elimination of the hazard - Procedures must address what options are available to get rid of the hazard completely. For example: New office equipment should meet ergonomic needs. 2) Substituting the hazard - Replacing a hazardous substance with a less hazardous one. For example: Replacing a phone handset with a headset for someone who is frequently on the phone. 3) Engineering and isolating controls - The provision or mechanical aides, barriers, machine guarding, ventilation or insulation to isolate a hazard from workers.
Overall foil braided shield or braiding with foil across all of the pairs within the 100 Ohm twisted pair cable. This type of shielding protects EMI from entering or exiting the cable. Screened shielded twisted pair (F/FTP and S/FTP) A fully shielded twisted pair, shielded screened twisted pair, screened foiled twisted pair, shielded foiled twisted pair. Individual shielding using foil between the twisted pair sets, and also an outer metal and/or foil shielding within the 100 Ohm twisted pair cable This type of shielding protects EMI from entering or exiting the cable and also protects neighboring pairs from crosstalk. Master It – The customer wants to ensure capability to operate 10Gbase-T What cable would you recommend to offer the best shielding performance?
Health and social care Health and safety – HSC 37- unit 4222-306 Outcome 1 Understandings own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety. 1. Some legislations that relate to health and safety include: Manual handling regulations 1992- In summary, the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, (as amended 2002) require employers to- Avoid the need for hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably practicable; Assess the risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling that cannot be avoided; and Reduce the risk of injury from hazardous manual handling, so far as is reasonably practicable. Control of substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH): COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by: finding out what the health hazards are; deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment); providing control measures to reduce harm to health; making sure they are used ; keeping all control measures in good working order; providing information, instruction and training for employees and others; providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; planning for emergencies.
Enacted originally in 1948, the Act was amended many times until it was reorganized and expanded in 1972. Primary authority for the implementation and enforcement of the Clean Water Act is now the responsibility of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the Clean Water Act, the states have the primary responsibility for preventing, reducing, and eliminating water pollution. The states have to do this within a national framework and, EPA is empowered to move in if the states do not fulfill their responsibilities. (Ch52,pg1355) Works Cited: Business Law 14th Edition, Mallor, Barnes, Bowers, Langvardt, Chapter 52, page 1355.
Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is relevant as it requires that any infection or disease that is work Related be recorded and reported. There are regulatory bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) that produce standards to guide and inform infection prevention and control practices. The HSE is an independent regulator for work-related health, safety and illness; provide information and advice to reduce risks of accidents occurring in the workplace including the spread of
Case 9-794-022, Teaching Note 5-795-084. [B] In 1990, Xerox undertook an “Environmental Leadership Program” designed to make Xerox an industry leader in non-polluting operations, recycling, and products actually designed for the environment. This effort flowed naturally out of the system of total quality management developed at Xerox in the 1980s. Under the new program, Xerox planned to design its products for complete reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling. This effort entailed a complete redesign of the company’s product-delivery system, from initial designs and materials acquisition to manufacturing, marketing, and after-sales service.
CU2547 1.1 Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health or social care work setting. Health and safety at work ACT 1974 Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 manual handling operations regulations 1992 health and safety regulations 1981 (first aid) Dangerous occurrences regulations 1995 ( RIDDOR) Control of hazardous to health regulations 2002 (COSHH) 1.2 describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer. 1. To make the workplace safe. 2.
Nuclear regulatory commission regulates the nation’s civilian use of byproducts, sources and special nuclear material to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ensures that the prices the consumers pay for energy are reasonable and fair. Although it does not set energy prices, it oversees the electricity and pipeline transmission rates between states. Furthermore, it licenses hydroelectric plants not owned by the state. In addition, it also oversees matters regarding to the environment in relation to production of natural gas and hydroelectric energy are adhered to (Norman, Thisse Phlips, 2000).
Unit 8 – Manual Handling 1.1 – Identify legislation relating to general health and safety in a health and social care work setting. You are generally covered by the Health and Safety at work act 1974 (HAWAWA). 1.2 – Describe the main points of the health and safety policies and procedures agreed with the employer. -To make the workplace safe, - To make sure all machinery is stored and used correctly, - Make sure all protective clothing is being used, - To report all injuries, - To take reasonable care of your own health and safety, - To co-operate with your employer. 1.3 – Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: Self -To take reasonable care of your own health and safety.