Lighting Measurements

How are Lighting Measurements Made in the Working Environment?

In a working environment, lighting is as important as the temperature of the environment for employees. Light in a working environment;

- Insufficient Light
- Glare (Too much light)
- Inappropriate contrast
- Poorly diffused light
- Flickering Light

may create unsuitable conditions.

This reduces the working efficiency. Some accidents may occur with sufficient lighting in the working environment. It can also cause errors in work that requires attention.

Required light in working environments; It differs according to the work done, the type of surface in the environment, the general working areas and the person working. The amount of light falling on a surface is measured in lux.

Incorrectly positioned lighting fixtures in work environments can create shadows. The location of a lighting fixture, the luminous power and the objects reflecting the light in the environment are important in terms of ambient lighting.

In addition, the subjects of the study areas are among the situations that should be considered when illuminating the environment. If the employee is sitting with their back to the window, lighting fixtures behind or above them can be a problem.

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