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Network Construction SAFETY

Some of the work described in these modules involves potentially harmful or dangerous sitations such as:

  • cutting through and/or screwing into walls
  • being in potentially dangerous positions such as:
    • on roofs
    • up power poles
    • in the bush
    • on mountain tops
    • up TV towers.

As much care as possible has been taken in writing these modules to ensure that safety issues are pointed out at all times. However, in no event shall GTONS and/or the Open Network Craft Project, be liable or responsible for ANY incidental, indirect, special, direct, or consequential damages or harm whatsoever, arising out of or related to the users of this manual undertaking work in conjunction with these modules, this website, or any of the information contained herein.

As such:

  • ALL installations are to be performed by qualified personnel only, holding the APPROPRIATE tickets for the type of work to be performed.
  • ALL relevant local, provincial, and national code is to be checked by the persons performing the work, prior to proceeding with the work, and ALL code must be STRICTLY adhered to for safety purposes.


NOTE: Work completed within the walls of structures falls under the ELECTRICAL CODE, and as such, must be completed by qualified personnel who hold a low voltage ticket.

Specific safety instructions include:

  • ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT TOOLS and equipment to avoid injury.
  • ALWAYS wear appropriate safety equipment including safety glasses when cutting any wires, and safety harnesses and lines when working at heights.
  • Take GREAT care when screwing into walls, so that GAS LINES, ELECTRICAL WIRES, AND PLUMBING are not contacted by screws.
  • DO NOT CUT THROUGH ELECTRICAL LINES or wires unless you know PRECISELY what you are doing and are properly qualified to do so.
  • TAKE GREAT CARE AT HEIGHTS OR WHEN CLIMBING poles, being up on a roof, or when climbing TV towers or other installations.
  • THINK about what you're doing.
  • DO NOT WORK WHEN TIRED or perform potentially dangerous work when you could harm yourself through fatigue.
  • TAKE YOUR TIME - Rushing can cause accidents.

GTONS and the Open Network Craft Project reserves the right to make changes in information contained in this document and web site without prior notice.