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Suggested Light Levels and Area Descriptions Chart



Area Description Suggested Light Levels and Task Descriptions
(WS-1)
Warehouse Storage - Low
Unoccupied by workers.

Minimum light levels
15-20 fc Basic storage of merchandise.
Small print would be difficult to read, but sufficient
light to see clearly for fork lift operation and storage.
(WS-2)
Warehouse Storage - Med
Occupied part time by workers.

Medium light levels
20-30 fc Basic storage and general task duties.
Small print would be easier to read and sufficient
light to see clearly for fork lift operation and
storage. This area would be for more frequent use
than WS-1
(WS-3)
Warehouse Storage - High
Occupied by workers most the time.

High light levels
30-50 fc Basic storage & detailed task duties.
Staging areas could be 80fc
Print would be easy to read with quality light to see
clearly for fork lift operation and storage.
This area would be used frequently compared to WS-2
(FS-1)
Factory/Assembly - Med
Occupied continuously.

Detail related work and increased
workplace safety.
50-75 fc General manufacturing facilities and
large part assembly.
Print will be easy to read with quality light and good
ability for large part inspection and labeling
(FS-2)
Factory/Assembly - High
Occupied continuously.

Highly detail related work.
75-100 fc Detailed manufacturing and
inspection processes.
Fine print and close detail will be easy to see.
Workers will be able to see clearly without the use
of task lights for inspection and reading small labels.
(GS-1)
Garage/Workshop - Med
Occupied continuously.

Low ceilings under 14ft.
Medium light levels.
Detail related work.
40-80 fc Garage shop & general tasks.
Most print will be easy to read. Workers will be able
to see without the use of task lights for large part
applications

Example: Home Garage
working on cars, refinishing furniture, and cleaning projects.
(AS-1)
Art Studio/Crafting - XHigh
Occupied continuously.

Very high light levels.
Intricate detail related work.
80-100 fc Very detailed tasks within 24" of project.
Fine print will be easy to read. Workers will be able
to see without the use of task lights for painting,
crafting, and sculpting. Some small projects might
still want to use the BlueMax? task lamps as well.
(0S-1)
Office - Med
Occupied continuously.

Detailed Work
50-75 fc Detailed general office work.
Print and close detail will be easy to see. Workers
will be able to see clearly without the use of extra
task lights for most work.
(RS-1)
Retail - Med
Occupied continuously.

Retail spaces
50-80 fc General retail sales areas.
Print and product detail will be easy to see with
excellent color rendering. Customers will be able to
see clearly throughout the space.
(HS-1)
Horse Riding Arena - Med
Occupied part-time.

Horse Arenas & Barns
25-50 fc Horse exhibitions and competitions.
Lower range for good barn visibility and higher
levels for exhibition arenas. Visitiors and animals will
be able to see clearly throughout the space.
(AS-2)
Gymnasiums and Sports Arena - High
Occupied continuously.

Indoor Sporting Events
50-80 fc Sporting exhibitions and competitions.
Good visibility for fast moving objects and detailed
viewing. Spectators and athletes will be able to see
clearly throughout the space.
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