| Document ID (ISN) | 102647 |
| CIS number |
03-1861 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0340-2444 - Zeitschrift für Arbeitswissenschaft |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Schierz C., Krueger H. |
| Title |
Advantages and disadvantages of intensive lighting for office work |
| Original title |
Vor- und Nachteile intensiver Beleuchtung am Büroarbeitsplatz [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
2002, Special issue, p.269-274. Illus. |
| Abstract |
It has been shown that lighting has an effect on the human body. During office work, lighting can have both positive and negative effects. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of intensive lighting with respect to visual performance, stimulation and workers' well-being. An increase in lighting intensity is advisable for certain complex visual tasks as well as for older workers. However, workplace problems often have several causes; consequently, lighting optimization should not preclude employers from carrying out a full ergonomic analysis of the workstation. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
illumination levels; artificial lighting; office work; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
welfare facilities; work efficiency; thermal discomfort; comparative study; visual display terminals; visual performance; glare; fatigue |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Germany |
| Subject(s) |
Lighting, colour and vision
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Non-ionizing radiation
Lighting and colour
Ergonomics
|
