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mungry  
#1 Posted : 26 February 2010 09:41:25(UTC)
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mungry

An employee states there is insufficinet light to read documents at his desk and suffers headaches as a result. The individual sits next to an external window with plenty of natural light, Lux reading have been taken and are well in excess of the minimum requirement in an office space. An inspection of his desk area shows that there are no light problems. There are approx 24 peopel on each of the 6 floors sit in a simimlar position with no other complaints being made. The employee is still complaining - what else can we do as an employer to address this situation.
Juan Carlos Arias  
#2 Posted : 26 February 2010 09:58:22(UTC)
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Juan Carlos Arias

Why don't you make them aware of the fact you have taken measurements of lighting levels and that these are adequate? then you could suggest and obviously contribute for an eye test. You could also offer some form of local lighting for the person, surely it can't be that expensive?
Yossarian  
#3 Posted : 26 February 2010 10:07:47(UTC)
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Yossarian

Well you cant argue with the evidence... Only in this case you can. Have you supplied the individual with an inexpensive desk lamp yet? Sometimes individuals respond positively to their perception of being listened to. If that doesn't solve it, then I would be considering an OH visit or recommending a trip to his Optician/ GP (based on your evidence and action taken which failed to resolve the problem) in order to check for any underlying medical conditions.
John D C  
#4 Posted : 26 February 2010 10:19:26(UTC)
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John D C

You say that the levels are well in excess of the minimum requirement. Have you considered that it is too bright especially if they deal with a lot of white paper which can cause a glare problem resulting in headaches. Agree with others that eye test might be appropriate. Take care John C
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