Lighting Ergonomics - Checklist
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What is an example of a lighting checklist?
Back to topUse the checklist and answer yes or no to the following questions. Follow up on 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.
- Eye Discomfort in the Office
- Lighting Ergonomics - General
- Lighting Ergonomics - Survey and Solutions
- Lighting Ergonomics - Light Flicker
Lighting Checklist - Example | |
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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 diffuse light evenly. | |
Adequate lighting of upper walls and ceilings. | |
Shadows eliminated. | |
Bright shiny objects do not produce additional glare. | |
Lights provide steady illumination (e.g., lights do not flicker) | |
Workers do not complain of visual strains or headaches (mark yes if there are no complaints) | |
Office | |
Clear and readable images on the monitor. | |
Well-placed local lighting. | |
Monitors and workstations are positioned to reduce glare from various sources (e.g., windows, overhead lighting, etc.) | |
Matte finishes on furniture and equipment. | |
Blinds or curtains on windows. | |
Brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted on the monitor. | |
Appropriate size print, and good contrast is available for reading. | |
Industry | |
Very small objects are magnified in addition to good lighting. | |
Moving machinery parts are painted a colour which contrasts with the background. | |
Adequate lighting is available in storage rooms, stairways and hallways. | |
Simple background is located behind tasks. | |
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Maintenance | |
Regular replacement of bulbs. | |
Regular cleaning of light fixtures. | |
Regular cleaning of walls, ceilings and task stations. |
- Fact sheet last revised: 2025-07-10