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Document ID (ISN)107241
CIS number 07-1230
Year 1965
Convention or series no. CIS Information Sheet 11 CIS Informationsblatt 11 Note documentaire CIS 11
Author(s) Lowson J.C.
Title Artificial lighting in factory and office
Original title Künstliche Beleuchtung in Betrieb und Büro [in German]
L'éclairage artificiel dans les ateliers et les bureaux [in French]
Bibliographic information International Occupational Safety and Health Information Centre (CIS), International Labour Office, 1211 Genève 22, Switzerland, Sep. 1965. ii, 61p. Illus. 6 ref.
Abstract This information note describes the basic requirements of lighting in the workplace and provides guidance on the choice of illumination level, selection of lamps and light fittings, installation planning, interior colour treatment, maintenance, situations requiring special lighting techniques, glare assessment and control and diagnosis and remedy of complaints.
Descriptors (primary) manufacturing industries; ILO; illumination design; offices; artificial lighting; CIS
Descriptors (secondary) illumination levels; electric lighting equipment; glare; colour schemes; data sheet; selection of equipment
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceAustralia; ILO
Subject(s) Lighting, colour and vision
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Lighting and colour
Office work