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What is an example of a lighting checklist?
Use the checklist and answer yes or no to the following questions. Follow up any "no" answers with corrective action. A complete lighting survey may be necessary. Please see the other OSH Answers documents on lighting for more information.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Enough light for the task. | |
| No troublesome reflections. | |
| No glare along or near normal line of sight | |
| No frequent transitions between extremes of light and dark or near and far. | |
| Lamps covered to diffuse light evenly. | |
| Adequate lighting of upper walls and ceilings. | |
| Shadows eliminated. | |
| Bright shiny objects out of view. | |
| Office | |
| Clear and readable images on VDT. | |
| Well-placed local lighting. | |
| VDTs positioned parallel to windows. | |
| VDTs positioned parallel to fluorescent light fixtures. | |
| Matte finishes on furniture and equipment. | |
| Blinds or curtains on windows. | |
| Brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on VDTs. | |
| Appropriate size print, and good contrast on reading materials. | |
| Industry | |
| Very small objects magnified in addition to good lighting. | |
| Moving machinery parts painted a colour which contrasts with the background. | |
| Adequate lighting in storage rooms, stairways and hallways. | |
| Simple background behind tasks. | |
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| Maintenance | |
| Regular replacement of bulbs. | |
| Regular cleaning of light fixtures. | |
| Upper walls and ceilings clean. | |
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Document last updated on January 27, 2003
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