Requirements to work area illumination

Requirements to work area illumination listed below provide visual comfort and prevent occupational diseases and accidents:

- workplace illumination should be appropriate to visual task (category);

- illumination should not make a glare from the source of light or surrounding objects;

- illumination in work area should be uniform and stable to avoid frequent eyes’ re-adaptation;

- sharp and deep shadows are not allowed at the work plane;

- contrast of illuminated objects should be sufficient;

- illumination should not be a hazardous or harmful;

- illumination should be simple, reliable, reasonable and aesthetic.