Type of surfaces (does it reflect or absorb light).

Type of task being done (such as demands for speed and accuracy).

The amount of light we need varies and depends on: How much light is needed for various situations or activities? Back to top Poor lighting can be a health hazard – too much or too little light strains eyes and may cause eye discomfort (burning, etc.) and headaches. Poor lighting can affect the quality of work, specifically in situation where precision is required, and overall productivity. Poor lighting can be a safety hazard – misjudgment of the position, shape or speed of an object can lead to incidents and injury. What should you know about insufficient light? Back to top What are other OSH Answer documents about lighting? Back to top

Information on how to conduct a more detailed (or formal) lighting survey is located under How do you conduct a more detailed lighting survey?. This document summarizes general ways to detect and solve some of the more common lighting problems. Insufficient light – not enough (too little) light for the need.

Poor lighting can cause several problems such as: What are some of the most common lighting problems? Back to top

energy efficiency - the light source should be energy-saving and environmentally friendly, the best solution is to use LED technology.You are here: Lighting Ergonomics - Survey and Solutions.the rendering and appearance of the color of light - the higher the value, the better the quality of the color rendering, it is given by the temperature of the light source, the colors are divided into warm, intermediate and cool.directivity of light - it is about maintaining the balance between diffused light and directional light it is used for intense lighting.glare - results from a reduced ability to recognize objects, caused by inadequate distribution of luminance.įlickering - stroboscopic effects, negatively affect the human body.luminance distribution - is responsible for the reception of light sensations, has a key impact on the quality of vision, is defined by the reflection factor and the light intensity on the surface.intensity - influences the speed of reaction and the comfort of work that uses eyesight intensity should be increased when needed to increase visibility.

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