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Posted By Tony McIntosh
Hi all,
Does anybody know what the legal minimum (or ACOP as I doubt a legal limit would be specified) of lux level for FLT activities in warehouse operations?
I've searched the interweb but have not found anything definitive.
I've also sifted through the welfare regs but only come across reference to "sufficient light levels" etc etc.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Posted By Scotty
Hi Tony
I found some guidance in the CIBS (Chartered Institute of Building Services) Code for Interior Lighting which recommends 150 lux for laoding bays in warehouses (it doesn't specifically refer to FLTs), avoiding glare for drivers and employers should also ensure clear marking in the bay area.
The recommendations have no statutory standing and offer more of a base for people to build on (no pun intended).
Hope this helps.
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Tony
You need to see a copy of HSG 38 or, better still, the CIBSE lighting guide.
Paul
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Posted By b12
Tony,
HSG 38 Lighting at Work gives basic levels for types of areas. Loading Bays (I'm assuming this is the type of work, sorry if I'm wrong) recommend an average of 50lux with no area falling below 20. However this is a guide and would get hold of the document to make a better judgement.
If you want something more comprehensive try get hold of the CIBSE Lighting Guides. They give very detailed information about recommended lighting levels in different industries.
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Posted By b12
everyone types faster than me!
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Posted By Tony Lawton
I have just been looking at this topic within baggage sorting halls following the installation of newer, energy efficient LED lighting as opposed to the old flourescent tubing, which seemed dimmer, and prompted us to get the LUX meter out.
A good reference book is published by the HSE Books (Lighting at Work) HSG38 (isbn 9 780717 612321)which im currently using, its fairly easy to read and has other information related to lighting, not just LUX levels.
It does make reference to different workplace activities, with minimum and average LUX levels, its well worth getting if your doing research on lighting.
Im sorry that I cannot 'state' a minimim LUX figure because it is very relevant to the activity which you will be familiar with. The book indicates the range is from 5 to 200 depending on the level of detail the activity involves.
Regards
Tony
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Posted By water67.
Hi, justpurchased a light meter. Booklet with it recommends Lux levels for a range of areas etc.
Stores packing table recomends 750 - 1500
General warehouse 100 - 200
Sorry doesn't say in booklet were they gotthe values from. hope this helps
Cheers
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Posted By Tony McIntosh
Thanks for the info everyone
I will purchase the HSG guide mentioned
Tony
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Posted By Gary Flatley
HSG38 will answer all your questions as there are so many variables involved such as high/low level lighting, glare, exclusion zone angles and the variables go on.
Basically and I did indeed go through this process within a fabrication workshop to which had many various powered lifting machines like overhead cranes and FLT's. The minimum Lux you want to be aiming for is 200Lx with an average read of 500Lx.
Another good source is the CIBSE code for lighting but you'll find HSG38 adequate enough.
Be careful to watch our for blind (Glare) spots and shadowing. These are areas you may want to include additional lighting.
regards
gary. Good lux
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Posted By Bob Youel
don't forget to add in the poor sighted people as many of the codes etc miss out the DDA regs altogether
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Posted By Steve Clark
Hi, the answer isn't simple as it depends upon the activity you have and the environment - i.e. racked, bulk stack etc. Also, the level of perception of detail required, e.g. picker needs to read small text for picking purposes or there is pickig of small parts, add to this additional hazards such as workplace transport problems such as crossings etc.
I generally specify 150LUX for general warehouse areas, 250LUX for racked and loading bays. The ultimate answer can only be found by calculating what is required.
Tip of the day though - we carry out routine LUX surveys of our 168 operations in the UK and found one jumped upwards with no appearent reason. Turned out the customer changed the product packaging from brown to white - a resulting increase of around 30LUX via reflected light.
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