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Employers, the self-employed
and people in control of non-domestic premises have a duty to ensure
that lighting is safe and does not pose a health risk to employees
and others who may use their premises. The Construction Health, Safety
and Welfare Regulations (1996) require that every workplace, traffic
route and access is properly lit.Employers must ensure risk assessment
is carried out and where there is a possible risk to employees,
action must be taken to remove, reduce or control the risk.
Four Key Stages of Risk Assessment:
Plan
• Identify priorities and set targets for improvement
Organise
• Ensure all staff have necessary training and equipment
to do their job safely. The types of hazard present at work determine
the lighting requirements for safe operation
Control
• Set realistic and measurable standards and sustain them
so that correct lighting levels are constantly maintained
• Recommended minimum lighting levels have been developed
that depend on the type of job, location and perception of detail
required. (See HSE Minimum Lighting Recommendations.)
Monitor
• Verify how far set standards have been met and if they
are still satisfactory
Speedy Hire offers a comprehensive range of lighting systems
suitable for all of your on-site requirements:
- Lighting towers with options for mast heights and lamp types
- Link lights for high output, low energy glare free lighting
- Portable hand held or free standing floodlights
- A range of indoor lights, ideal for shopfitters, plumbers,
electricians, plasterers and general tradesThe Construction Health,
Safety and Welfare Regs (1996) requires that every work place,
traffic route and access is properly lit. |
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