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Document ID (ISN)52381
CIS number 89-1732
ISSN - Serial title 0172-8334 - Humane Produktion - Humane Arbeitsplätze
Year 1989
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Richter H.J.
Title Planning of new and modernisation of old lighting systems - demands are rising
Original title Planung neuer und Sanierung alter Beleuchtungsanlagen - Steigende Anforderungen [in German]
Bibliographic information 1989, Vol.11, No.1, p.16-21. Illus.
Abstract Effects of proper and improper lighting are discussed. Glare causes rapid tiring of the eyes. Increasing the illumination level from 500 to 1000lux raises productivity of older employees by 6%, of younger ones by 4%. Work in dark environments imposes additional strain. The new illumination systems for an office and for a workshop are described.
Descriptors (primary) workplaces; illumination design; artificial lighting; ergonomics
Descriptors (secondary) illumination levels; contrast; glare; artificial light; reflection; luminance
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Lighting, colour and vision
Broad subject area(s) Physiology, ergonomics
Browse category(ies) Lighting and colour
Ergonomics