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Adequate illumination is required in walkways, work areas,
and entrances to provide a
safe work environment. [1915.92(a)]
Permanent, temporary, and emergency lighting must be provided as required. The components of the lighting must be safe for the
location in which it is installed.
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Illumination |
Potential Hazards:
Inadequate or poor-quality lighting systems can lead to:
- Slips, trips, and falls.
- Electric shocks and burns.
- The inability to exit the space.
Requirements and Example Solutions:
- Temporary lights must have guards or be recessed to prevent accidental
contact with the bulb. [1915.92(b)(1) and
1915.93(c)(1)]
See Figure 1.
- Temporary lights must: [1915.92(b)(2)]
- Be equipped with heavy duty electric cords.
- Not be suspended by their electric cords.
- Have splices equal to the insulation of the cable.
- Cords must be protected from damage. [1915.92(b)(3)]
- Exposed non-current-carrying metal parts of temporary lights must be grounded.
[1915.92(c)]
- Temporary lighting must be equipped with overcurrent protection such as fuses or circuit
breakers. [1915.92(f)]
- Portable emergency lighting such as flashlights or light sticks must be provided.
[1915.92(d)]
- Workers must not enter dark spaces without a suitable portable light.
[1915.92(e)]
- Burning torches should not be used to illuminate work areas.
Additional Resources:
- A11.1: Illumination, ANSI Standard
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Figure 1: Work area inside vessel not yet properly illuminated.
Figure 2: Proper temporary lighting.
Figure 3: Sign warning workers to carry flashlight. |
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