Page 19 - Best Practice for Construction Projects

Lighting

• General lighting conditions must be in good order on

pedestrian walkways and general areas.
• All contractors must provide their own task lighting for
particular jobs.

• Look at lighting requirements as part of your pre-task
planning.

• Do you have sufficient lighting to access your work
area?
2. Equipment • safely?
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Do you have sufficient lighting to complete your task

If you do not have sufficient lighting in a work area.
STOP WORK!

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Consider lighting requirements before planning early

• morning or late evening works.
Lighting may need to be altered as services are
installed and walls are erected. Plan ahead for this.

• Ensure leads do not pose a tripping hazard.

• Portable lights require a 3 monthly PAT test.

• No portable halogen lights are allowed as they may
present a fire risk.

2 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019