What equipment should be installed on long lengths of aerial fiber-optic cable to minimize static electricity hazards?

When installing long lengths of aerial fiber-optic cable, grounding clamps play a crucial role in minimizing static electricity hazards. Static electricity can build up on the cable due to environmental factors like wind and moisture. By using grounding clamps, the cable is effectively connected to the ground, allowing for the safe discharge of any accumulated static electricity. This prevents the risk of electric shock and protects both the installation crew and the integrity of the fiber-optic cable itself.

While insulating covers and protective casing may provide some level of protection against environmental factors, they do not specifically deal with static electricity buildup in the same way that grounding clamps do. Static dissipating mats are useful in certain contexts, particularly for workstations, but they are not applicable to aerial installations. The grounding clamps, in contrast, directly address the issue of static electricity hazards inherent in long aerial runs.