Before disconnecting any fiber optic cable, following basic safety protocols prevents injury and avoids costly repairs: Working slowly with controlled movements protects tiny internal glass fibers. Rushing increases the likelihood of cracks that permanently damage cables. Even if the fiber appears dead, it might not be. There's really nothing there to see, anyway. Fiber optic cables are different from traditional copper cables, as they use light to transmit data, and the connectors are more sensitive. Is this something that requires a Verizon support tech or can I do it? If so is it as simple as disconnecting and reconnecting or would I have to call support to "reinitiate" my setup. Besides the usual safety issues for all construction, generally covered under OSHA rules in the US (OSHA 10 and 30), fiber optics adds concerns for eye safety, chemicals, sparks from fusion splicing, disposal of fiber. Fiber optic cable can seem safe; it doesn't carry an electrical charge, and it's not a heat source.
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