Lighting is not something most of us think about often, but it’s worth looking at.
First, are light switches readily accessible? Imagine it is early morning and you are the first person in. Do you have to walk across a room to get to the switch? How many obstacles are there between where you walk in and that switch? Could you fall, getting seriously hurt? It happens.
Are there areas in your facility that are darker than others? That might be okay, but if forklift operators have to move from bright to very dim areas, they may have difficulty adjusting to the light. This could lead to headaches for the operators, forklift accidents and damaged equipment or product.
As we age, our eyesight diminishes, especially for low light situations. Are there ways to enhance lighting? Do employees need task lighting? Should you install more overhead lights? What color are your lights?
One of our clients switched to LEDs, which was great. They are energy efficient and cost less to use. However, LEDs come in a wide spectrum of colors. This client found that the lights they chose were too blue. Employees were getting headaches and having difficulty with color matching and fine detail work. They were able to switch to a whiter light, which made a big difference.
Walk around your facility to see what lights you up!