Light ergonomics

Light ergonomics

Light Ergonomics is defined as the relationship between the light source and the individual [ [http://www.buildings.com/articles/detail.aspx?contentID=1070 "The Ergonomics of Light"] by Bradford J. Powell, "Buildings.com", October, 2002, retrieved November 3, 2007] . Poor light can be divided into the following:
*Insufficient light
*Poor distribution of light
*Improper contrast
*Glare
*Flicker

Effects of poor light

The effects of poor light can include the following:
*low productivity
*high human error rates
*eyestrain
*headache
*a reduction in mental alertness
*general malaise
*low employee morale

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Types of light sources

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References

ee also

* Ergonomics
* Full-spectrum light
* Artificial sunlight


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