Lighting measurement

Illuminance measurements are necessary before creating a new workstation. When an employee starts to work, the employer must be sure that adequate artificial lighting is provided. Following such measurements, a measurement protocol is submitted to the employer. The illuminance measurement protocol is valid indefinitely - unless conditions, such as location of lighting points, workstation, distance and height change. It is assumed that lighting is maintained in good working order, therefore the results of illuminance measurements should be the same on the day of the measurement and afterwards. According to OHS regulations the validity of the above mentioned measurements never expires.

The obligation of workplace illuminance measurements is iposed by the Regulation of the Minister of Labour and Social Policy of 26 September 1997 (with subsequent amendments) on general provisions on occupational safety and health: § 26. 2. Irrespective of daylight, it is necessary to ensure electric lighting in work space, featuring parameters consistent with Polish Standards. Hence electric lighting parameters should fulfil the requirements of PN-EN 12464-1 Light and Lighting. Lighting of work places. Part 1: Indoor work places. Now, if such protocol is not available during an audit by the State Labour Inspectorate, this may lead to a fine being imposed on the Employer