Decreased productivity, eye strain, chronic migraines, all these ailments can be caused by poor lighting at your workstation. In order to fight these serious pathologies, the professional space must offer an ergonomic, healthy and safe lighting arrangement for the employees. Synonymous with well-being, good lighting influences the performance of our activities, our performance and our motivation. It is therefore essential for a serene and efficient work and should not be neglected.
Regulated or not by the directives of the Labour Code, professional environments such as theOpen Space or the Home Office remain very vulnerable to the problems of luminosity. It is therefore necessary to inform yourself about the different recommendations in order to imagine a luminous environment that is conducive to concentration and good mood, respectful of your health.
Standards and the importance of brightness
Few people know it, but there are specific standards for lighting in the workplace. Adequate lighting is not simply a matter of personal preference; it has a direct impact on the performance of our professional activities and on our motivation. Whether you work in a traditional office or telecommute, ensuring good lighting is essential for a serene and efficient working environment.
Basic principles for optimal lighting
Take into account the nature of the activities carried out
Before any installation it is advisable to define the technical characteristics of your environment as well as your precise needs in terms of lighting. Indeed, each activity requires a different level of lighting, as specified in article R4223 of the French Labour Code : " The level of lighting must be adapted to the nature and precision of the work to be carried out ". However, there is universal advice applicable to all trades.
Diversify lighting sources to protect your health
The diversification of light sources is for example a recommendation that is now strongly encouraged. The lighting must be intense enough to prevent visual disorders while avoiding overexposure. For office tasks, the recommended ergonomic light intensity is generally around 500 Lux.
To begin, make sure you create a uniform light base. The use of a ceiling or pendant light will ensure that the ambient light is of a constant intensity. This primary source will create a general atmosphere that is soothing, conducive to work and less likely to cause eye strain. It will protect you from the uncertain fluctuations of daylight and limit the high contrasts caused by the use of other more powerful sources. For more softness, avoid neon or spotlights, direct light too aggressive.
Adjustable lighting solutions for greater visual comfort
After the quantity, it is now time to think about the quality of your lighting. To work in the best possible conditions, turn to reliable and competent lighting equipment.
Selection criteria to consider
One of the key points of the finalization of your ergonomic installation will be the possibility of personalizing your accessories. For example, you will need a chameleon lamp capable of adapting to all your specific requirements (e.g.: right or left handed). For more comfort and efficiency, an adjustable light source is to be preferred. Easy to use, it has healthy and practical features, particularly appreciable in professional spaces.
For example, you can choose a desk lamp with a tilting head or a luminaire with an articulated arm. These direct the light beam precisely where you need it, ensuring that your workstation is perfectly illuminated. Some models offer even more specific adjustments. For example, it is now possible to modulate the lighting temperature of your lamp. Very practical, this will allow you to adapt the brightness by taking into account the time of day, the weather and even your sensory preferences. The color of this light will be ideally close to that of natural lighting and will therefore be between 2500 and 4000 Kelvin. Thanks to these innovative lamps, significantly increase your visual comfort, your concentration and your productivity.
For mobile workstations or those with space constraints, there are clever solutions. String lights, clip-on lights and other battery operated lights are flexible and efficient accessories. They will illuminate you properly while remaining easily transportable.
Opt for energy-efficient lighting
During your lighting design process, you will need to choose a bulb that meets your expectations and your means. Incandescent halogen or low consumption, you have the embarrassment of the choice.
In view of the current context, it is essential to choose a low energy lamp that is kind to our planet but also to your wallet. In the office, 15 watts are more than enough to guarantee sufficient luminosity. For your visual safety and for energy efficiency, choose low-energy lamps and LED lamps (white light). Highly resistant, they will illuminate you for very long hours. If you need a more powerful light, turn to halogen bulbs, which are less environmentally friendly but give off a more intense light.
Beware of the brightness of your screens!
To finalize your luminous environment perfectly, you must now worry about the harms generated by your screens. Indeed, the blue light emitted by them accelerates visual degradation, chronic fatigue and significantly develops insomnia. To fight these harmful impacts on health, it is imperative to protect your eyes.
For this, there are very simple solutions: Add an additional light source to your desk and black out windows to avoid glare. Lower the brightness and contrast of your screens to preserve your vision. Get a PC arm and sit at a reasonable distance from your computer for a healthier work posture. Finally, in addition to all these tips, you can invest in a pair of protective glasses. These offer a special treatment, blue light filter and anti-glare for optimal safety.
To reduce the shadows created by general lighting, you can alsoadd desk lamps. To be more precise, try these accent lighting for sufficient brightness that's easy on the eyes. They can be installed in pairs to provide both direct and indirect illumination. Reading lights, mobile lamps and floor lamps are ideal solutions for this type of consumption.
ErgoSanté: Your partner for optimal lighting
At ErgoSanté, we understand the importance of workplace lighting. Our local advisors are available to guide you in choosing the right lighting solutions for your needs. Explore our catalog, rich in references for desk lamps and floor lamps, to find the ideal solution for your well-being at work.
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