working Light for construction

working Light for construction

Lighting and lighting levels are very personal to individual operators. There are so many different opinions on how to light a work area effectively. However, there are recommended guidelines to follow; such as that the difference in light between the brightest spot and the area around it should be no more than 30%. These recommendations intend to guide operators to the best solution.

The key to effective lighting is evenness. Nothing tires the eye more than glare and uneven lighting; this is something which is more noticeable as operators increase in age. The eye deteriorates with time, taking longer to adjust between dark and bright spots.

For construction machines, there are other factors that come into play as well. Glare from hydraulic cylinders, buckets and arms of the machine, all needs to be taken into consideration when designing lighting for a machine.

The environment where the machine operates also plays its role; dusty, foggy and snowy conditions require a warmer light colour which has a longer wavelength, this helps to penetrate the conditions better. We refer to this as colour temperature and it is measured in degrees known as Kelvin.