Smith, B W (2008) Temporary construction lighting of buildings: An evaluation of four techniques, both qualitative and quantitative. International Journal of Construction Education and Research, 4(2), pp. 132-149. ISSN 1557-8771
Abstract
Contractors and owners use various techniques to provide temporary lighting for buildings under construction. The purpose of the temporary lighting is to give workers a safe and productive environment in which to work. OSHA sets minimum standards for the quantity of light needed for safety, but studies have shown that many construction sites do not meet minimum lighting requirements. OSHA sets minimum standards but does not provide guidance on how to achieve those standards. The following work looks at four common lighting systems and evaluates their effectiveness in meeting the OSHA standards. A vacant warehouse was chosen for the lighting study to simulate a construction site and to eliminate variables other than the lighting system. The results of the tests showed the positive and negative aspects of all four systems, both quantitatively and qualitatively. A cost comparison was made to compare the installation, maintenance, and energy cost for each system. Project managers can use the information to create prescriptive or performance lighting standards that comply with the OSHA standards.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction; energy savings; OSHA; quality; quantity; safety; temporary lighting; types of lighting |
| Index terms: | energy-saving, effectiveness, project manager, owner, energy cost, construction site |
| Subjects: | sociology, cost management, performance management, work location, energy systems, profession |
| Topics: | Sustainability, Quality Management, Stakeholder Management, Roles and Professions, Site Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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