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title: "Light ergonomics"
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chunk: 1/1
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source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_ergonomics"
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category: "reference"
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tags: "science, encyclopedia"
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date_saved: "2026-05-05T03:53:13.513764+00:00"
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instance: "kb-cron"
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Light ergonomics is the relationship between the light source and the individual. Poor light can be divided into the following:
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Individual or socio-cultural expectations
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Insufficient light
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Poor distribution of light
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Improper contrast
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Glare
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Flicker
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Thermal heating (over or under)
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Acoustic noise (especially fluorescents)
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Color spectrum (full-spectrum light, color temperature, etc.)
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== Effects of poor light ==
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The effects of poor light can include the following:
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low productivity
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high human error rates
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inability to match or select correct colors
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eyestrain
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headache
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a reduction in mental alertness
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general malaise
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low employee morale
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== Types of light sources ==
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== See also ==
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Ergonomics
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Full-spectrum light
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Artificial sunlight
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== References == |