How to reduce industrial work injuries with LEDs

According to LED Magazine, more than 3 million workers are injured at work every year and poor lighting may be the culprit. Not only can poor lighting cause falls, slips and outrages, but it can also reduce the focus and attention of workers, which makes them more likely to make mistakes that cause injuries. LEDs can solve all these problems while saving you money to boot. Recent studies show that by improving lighting, you can reduce workplace injuries by up to 60 percent in industrial environments.

HOW CAN LEDS HELP REDUCE INJURY AT WORK?

Improved attention and alertness.

Dim lighting with orange tones can cause drowsiness and fatigue in workers, especially when they cannot see natural sunlight through the windows for hours or the second and third shifts. The low color reproduction index of HPS luminaires commonly used in industrial environments reduces the mood and energy levels of workers in all area. Modern blue/white LED lighting has been shown to help reduce fatigue, increase productivity and make workers feel up to five times more awake!

Instantly in the lighting

When working in large industrial buildings and factories, old lamps may take several minutes to warm up, and then another few minutes to turn them on. This is eaten in the hours of work and the productivity of your equipment, and it may mean that if you start working before all the lights reach maximum power, they are more susceptible to injury. LED lights, regardless of the application, are always on. This means that your workers get to work faster and safer!

No more maintenance

When a large light goes out in an industrial building, it can cause dark spots, in addition to additional maintenance. Replacing the bulbs on high ceilings increases the chances of injury to workers, with the additional dangers of the stairs and possible electrocution. Because traditional light bulbs burn frequently, their workers are at greater risk of falling or hurting themselves. LEDs have a long service life of up to 50,000 hours or more. This means that your team can return to work instead of changing the bulbs!

No more mercury

Did you know that a single HPS bulb has enough mercury vapor to poison a classroom full of children? And your building can have hundreds of these lights hanging from the ceiling. Traditional lights are usually made of glass and are easy to break. When replacing a bulb, it is easy to lose grip and drop a bulb full of poisonous and harmful chemicals. LEDs are manufactured to be durable and contain no harmful gases or substances. Even if you throw one, it will be hard to break it!