Posted By Richard Our fluorescent light fittings are fairly old, and the diffusers have darkened with age and are noticably reducing light output. The diffusers are no longer made, so we can't replace them. Is there any statutory reason why we can't just remove the diffusers, and operate without them? We are talking classroom/ laboratory environment, though we do have one room which is a training kitchen. Grateful for any help Richard

Posted By Lance Morgan Agreed, it would be folly to try and make do with the diffusers removed. They should be replaced and wiring etc checked.

Posted By Ken Taylor Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 - Regulation 8 (duty to provide suitable and sufficient lighting). Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 - Regulation 3 (duty to ensure workstations may be usede for the purpose of the undertaking by users and operators by meeting requirements of the Schedule as specified). Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - Regulation 3 (duty to carry our risk assessment) Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 - Section 2 (duty of employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees). Etc.