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Emergency lighting and in particular, escape route lighting and markings are perhaps the most neglected aspect in adherence to regulatory requirements in buildings.  Research over the past two years on a national basis clearly illustrates the majority of installations falling short of complying to compulsory National Building Regulations. More worrying, is the lack or misunderstanding of the requirements of the Regulations. This being the case in both the private and public sectors. Many building owners seem to be under the impression...

How can driving visibility, traffic safety, and pedestrian security be improved whilst reducing the carbon footprint on the planet? This article introduces you to solar street lighting, indicating the importance of it, the main components of the system and the types of systems that can be implemented. A solar streetlight is an outdoor lighting fixture that uses the light energy given off by the sun to illuminate areas of darkness. It is a practical, simple, and cost-effective device that is used to create driving visibility, improve traffic safety, and enhance pedestrian security. What are the...

Did you know that lighting in the workplace could negatively influence your employee’s productivity, wellbeing, and mood? However, the implementation of human centric lighting in the workplace will assist in ensuring your employees are less agitated and more productive. This article introduces you to human centric lighting, explaining its effects on your employee’s health and gives an overview of what you should look at when installing a human centric lighting system in your workplace. What is Human Centric Lighting? Human centric lighti...

Emergency lighting is a hugely important aspect of any building, yet for the most part, it is widely overlooked. Is your building compliant with regulations regarding emergency lighting? In PART 1 of this series, we introduced emergency lighting by giving an overview of what it comprises. We’re wrapping up our series on Emergency Lighting by discussing the different types of technologies that exist for emer...

A lack of lighting in a building during an emergency could lead to sudden darkness and possible harm to the occupants, either through panic or physical danger… In the event of an emergency, does your building have the necessary light fittings and signs to allow your employees to safely evacuate? In this NEW series, we introduce you to emergency lighting. In the first instalment, we start by giving an overview of what emergency lighting is, and touch on the reasons for having this in your workplace. What is Emergency Lighting? It is lighting that is required for an emergency when the main powe...

We’re wrapping up our series on retail lighting with an overview of the types of lighting that can be implemented in a store, and their effect on certain products. In case you missed it, be sure to catch up on the first two instalments of the series first. Part 1 – Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Part 2 – Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT)  Part 3 – T...

Lighting installations within a retail environment require so much more thought and preparation than what it is often afforded. Did you know that lighting can impact a salesman’s productivity, a products’ appearance and a shopper’s perception of the store and its products? In this NEW series, we give you a basic understanding of retail lighting, its importance and the many benefits of upgrading your lighting system… Part 1 – Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Part 2 – Correl...

Is it essential that a retailer focus on implementing the right lights in the right areas? Will the installation of a dynamic lighting system lead to increased sales? In this NEW series, we give you a basic understanding of retail lighting, its importance and the many benefits of upgrading your lighting system… Part 1 – Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Part 2 – Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) and the effects on products, shoppers and employees Part 3 – The types of lighting in a retail store Colour Rendering Index (CRI) Too often, the implementation of the best retail lighting design and ...

In this article, we outline some important lighting standards that industries are required to comply with in South Africa. What are Lighting Standards that Industries must comply with? The lighting standards that industries must comply with in South Africa are stated in Act No. 85 of 1993 in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. It states that for a lighting design, the following must apply: All employers are required to ensure that: Every workplace in their undertaking must be illuminated with the illumina...

If you’re in the dark about the benefits of switching to LED, then this quick article with enlighten you on just that! We also outline LED IP Ratings and end off with a brief discussion on the benefits of IP69K.   Why are Industries rapidly changing to LED technology? Health and Safety: There are several physical ailments that result from poor lighting in the workplace and this ranges from migraines to eye strain. This is due to poor light quality which has high blue-light waves. Blue-light waves are among the...