Lux Assessment

Name: Lux Assessment
Brand: Health, Safety, Environmental, and Fire Safety Services
SKU: lux-assessment
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Conduct a professional LUX assessment to measure your workplace lighting levels. Ensure your business complies with UK health and safety regulations, prevents eye strain, and improves productivity.

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SKU:lux-assessmentCategory: Health, Safety, Environmental, and Fire Safety ServicesTag: Health & Safety Accreditations Health and Safety Consulting

Description

Lux Assessment

LUX assessment

A LUX assessment is a workplace evaluation that measures the level of lighting (illuminance) in a particular area, using the unit of measurement lux (lumens per square metre). The purpose is to ensure that lighting is suitable for the tasks being carried out and complies with UK workplace health and safety requirements.

Why a LUX Assessment is Needed

Inadequate or excessive lighting can cause:

Eye strain, headaches, or fatigue
Reduced concentration and productivity
Increased risk of accidents and errors
Poor morale among staff

Employers in the UK have a legal duty under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Regulation 8, to ensure that every workplace has “suitable and sufficient lighting.”

What a LUX Assessment Involves

A lux assessment typically includes:

1. Measuring light levels using a calibrated light meter (lux meter) in various work areas.

2. Comparing results against recommended standards, such as those set by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Example benchmarks:

General office work: ~300–500 lux
Detailed technical drawing: ~750–1,000 lux
Corridors and walkways: ~100–200 lux
Warehouses: ~150–300 lux depending on tasks

3. Assessing uniformity (whether lighting is evenly distributed without glare or shadows).

4. Considering task-specific requirements, such as display screen equipment (DSE), precision work, or safety-critical operations.

5. Reviewing maintenance factors (lamp ageing, dirt accumulation on fittings, natural light contribution).

Outcomes of a LUX Assessment

Confirmation that lighting levels are compliant and suitable.
Identification of areas with insufficient or excessive lighting.
Recommendations for improvement, such as:
Upgrading or repositioning light fittings
Using task lighting for precision work
Increasing natural light use
Introducing maintenance schedules for lighting systems

In practice, lux assessments are often part of a wider workplace risk assessment and may also support compliance with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992 where screen work is concerned.