Bad lighting can be a safety and health hazard in the workplace. In a business, it is necessary to be aware of the proper safety procedures for lighting. There are different kinds of bad lighting that can give problems such as glare, flicker, not enough light, too much light, contrast issues or poor placement of lighting.
Bad lighting will not only have a negative effect on employees but on a business as well. Bad lighting may cause employees to feel sluggish and tired in their work environment. The amount of work, the quality of work and the accuracy of work will all decline when the lighting is bad. If better lighting is provided for employees, they will better in productivity, accuracy and in the quality of their work.
Bad posture and awkward body poistions can be an effect of bad lighting. This can cause other health problems such as back pain, neck pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. This si because without proper lighting, it is hard to perceive the depth, closeness, shape, speed and proximity of objects and those around you. Accidents can become more frequent in areas of poor lighting.
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