In simple terms, a lighting assessment is a careful examination of a specific task(s) and the lighting condition in general areas of the work environment. It serves to:
- Identify the potential hazards arising from the work activity under the current lighting conditions.
- Help to determine who may be harmed.
- Evaluate the risks and decide whether improvement measures are needed to protect the employees, including but not limited to the lighting provision.
Good lighting plays an important role in safeguarding health at work by enabling employees to perform their work comfortably and efficiently. Poor lighting can also be a safety hazard - misjudgement of the position, shape or speed of an object can lead to accidents and injury.
SASM measures illuminance - displayed in lux (lx) - with a Sper Scientific Ltd. Light Meter 840006.
Deliverables
The testing is followed up with a detailed assessment report which includes:
- Description of the testing strategy
- Results of testing
- Observations and recommendations
- Digital copy of the report
