You are probably aware of the fact that your chair and desk are elementary
ergonomic tools in your working situation. But, are you also aware that
lighting, and especially task lighting, is as important for your work
satisfaction, concentration and efficiency? You spend many hours a day at your
workstation, and it is essential that there is an environment for absorption,
creativity and functionality. The choice of lighting solution at the workplace
is therefore of greater consequence than most people realise.
A task
light is the best way to obtain individually adjusted illumination of the
workplace.
To get the best effect out of your ergonomical task light you
have to position it correctly. There is a difference in the positioning of an
Ergonomical task light and the classic Luxo task light.
An
ergonomical task light distributes the light aslant over the work area and
provides maximum light approx. 35 - 40 cm from the shade.
Place the task
light beside you, on your left side if you are right handed and on your right
side if you are left handed, to avoid that your hand is in the way of the
light.
The task light shade shall be under eye height, approx. 40 cm
above the desk surface, and parallel to the desk surface.
Do not adjust
the shade upwards. You will only increase the risk of glare.