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Safety Information Profile: Safety by Effective Illumination and Color.

PB84154145

Publication Date	1979
Personal Author	Burton, D. J.; Broadwater, K. J.
Page Count	56
Abstract	A safety information profile is presented for the uses of industrial lighting and color. Different types of lighting and the uses of color for psychological benefits and hazard identification are described. Health and safety hazards are discussed in terms of inappropriate quantity and quality of light. Current controls for the proper use of light and color are reviewed, and statistics are given for accidents associated with insufficient lighting. Industry trends are discussed. Related and proposed federal standards are considered, and a list of names and addresses of associations and other interested parties is provided. It is concluded that the contribution of visibility factors to accidents is underrated, and the primary considerations for industrial lighting are proper quality and quantity. Recommendations cite the need for routine inspection of lighting systems, federal adoption of a vision conservation program, and further study to determine optimum lighting conditions.
Keywords	Interior lighting Industries Safety Profiles Colors Illuminating STET Luminous intensity Lamps Accident prevention Industrial hygiene Trends Lighting equipment Standards Visibility Requirements Occupational safety and health Health hazards
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	94E - Environmental Engineering 94D - Job Environment 94H - Industrial Safety Engineering 89B - Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering 95D - Human Factors Engineering 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	Radian Corp., Salt Lake City, UT.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV. Div.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198409
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-78-0130

Safety Information Profile: Safety by Effective Illumination and Color.

Safety Information Profile: Safety by Effective Illumination and Color.
PB84154145

Publication Date	1979
Personal Author	Burton, D. J.; Broadwater, K. J.
Page Count	56
Abstract	A safety information profile is presented for the uses of industrial lighting and color. Different types of lighting and the uses of color for psychological benefits and hazard identification are described. Health and safety hazards are discussed in terms of inappropriate quantity and quality of light. Current controls for the proper use of light and color are reviewed, and statistics are given for accidents associated with insufficient lighting. Industry trends are discussed. Related and proposed federal standards are considered, and a list of names and addresses of associations and other interested parties is provided. It is concluded that the contribution of visibility factors to accidents is underrated, and the primary considerations for industrial lighting are proper quality and quantity. Recommendations cite the need for routine inspection of lighting systems, federal adoption of a vision conservation program, and further study to determine optimum lighting conditions.
Keywords	Interior lighting Industries Safety Profiles Colors Illuminating STET Luminous intensity Lamps Accident prevention Industrial hygiene Trends Lighting equipment Standards Visibility Requirements Occupational safety and health Health hazards
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NTIS Subject Category	94E - Environmental Engineering 94D - Job Environment 94H - Industrial Safety Engineering 89B - Architectural Design & Environmental Engineering 95D - Human Factors Engineering 68G - Environmental Health & Safety
Corporate Authors	Radian Corp., Salt Lake City, UT.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV. Div.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	198409
Contract Number	PHS-NIOSH-210-78-0130