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HSE HSG38 Lighting at work

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HSE HSG38 Lighting at work.

ISBN: 9780717612321

£9.25

Published by:HSE Books
Pagination: 64 pages
Publication Date: 1998
Format: Hard Copy
Series Code: HSG 38

Good lighting at work is very important to the health and safety of everyone using the workplace. The quicker and easier it is to see a hazard, the more easily it is avoided. The types of hazard present at work therefore determine the lighting requirements for safe operation. Poor lighting can not only affect the health of people at work causing symptoms like eyestrain, migraine and headaches, but it is also linked to Sick Building Syndrome in new and refurbished buildings. Symptoms of this include headaches, lethargy, irritability and poor concentration.

This official HSE book provides guidance on how lighting affects the health and safety of people at work and is aimed primarily at employers and safety personnel.

Costs of poor lighting to business

Poor lighting at work can represent a significant cost to business in the form of:
o time off work as a result of accidents and injuries;
o increased absenteeism;
o reduced staff efficiency and productivity.

Who is responsible for lighting at work and what are their legal responsibilities?

Employers, the self-employed and people in control of non-domestic premises have a duty to ensure that lighting is safe and does not pose a health risk to employees and others who may use their premises.
Employers are also required to consult their employees on health and safety matters. Where safety representatives have been appointed by a recognised trade union, it is part of their function to advise during the consultation process. Where employees are not covered by trade unionappointed safety representatives, employers should consult employees directly or via representatives elected for this purpose.

Employees also have a duty not to endanger their own or others' health and safety while at work. Further information on legal responsibilities is outlined in the Appendix 2 of this publication.

Further Details:
Health and safety guidance. (HSG38)(HSG 38)(HS G 38)Previously published with ISBNs 0717604675, 0118839640. supersedes earlier editions and 'Lighting in offices, shops and railway premises' (Health and safety at work 39)(HSW 39) ISBN 0118808699.Please note: It does not explain how lighting can be used to maximise task performance, or to enhance the appearance of the workplace. Although these are matters of good practice they are not essential for health and safety.

Keywords:
General guidance; Legislation; Light level; Illuminance; Visual fatigue; Glare; Lighting equipment; Lamps; Light fittings; Lighting installations; Interior and exterior lighting; Emergency lighting; Standby lighting; Light design; Eyestrain

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