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title: "Light ergonomics"
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_ergonomics"
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Light ergonomics is the relationship between the light source and the individual. Poor light can be divided into the following:

Individual or socio-cultural expectations
Insufficient light
Poor distribution of light
Improper contrast
Glare
Flicker
Thermal heating (over or under)
Acoustic noise (especially fluorescents)
Color spectrum (full-spectrum light, color temperature, etc.)


== Effects of poor light ==
The effects of poor light can include the following:

low productivity
high human error rates
inability to match or select correct colors
eyestrain
headache
a reduction in mental alertness
general malaise
low employee morale


== Types of light sources ==


== See also ==
Ergonomics
Full-spectrum light
Artificial sunlight


== References ==