Light / Illumination (lux levels, workplace lighting)

Lux Monitoring Services

METS Lab offers fully calibrated, high precision, digital lux meters, for comprehensive illuminance (lux) monitoring to provide accurate and reliable measurement throughout your facility. We evaluate natural light and artificial light systems, so that our assessment is comprehensive enough to examine your lighting environment.

Comprehensive Lighting Assessment

Lux monitoring can be used to help assess illumination level in various areas of a facility. Lighting is measured at appropriate locations to determine if lighting conditions are appropriate for activities being performed.

The assessment takes into account the distribution of light across the premises and the presence of significant variations between different work spaces, zones of operation, corridors, communal areas, storage spaces and other areas.

The assessment is based on reviewing illumination at various locations to give a comprehensive picture of the lighting environment.

An evaluation of natural or artificial lighting

Assessment of both natural and artificial light systems. The level of daylighting can be different depending on the time of the day, building configuration, window orientation and how much daylight is entering a space.

Artificial lighting may also vary with the kind, placement, arrangement and performance of the lighting systems installed.

The assessment can assist to determine:

• Regions of adequate light level
• Areas that have relatively low or inconsistent lighting.
• Differences between naturally lit and artificially lit areas
• Sections to be reviewed for additional lighting

The integrated evaluation helps to gain a better understanding of the distribution of light within the premises.

Accurate Measurement & Compliance

High precision, fully calibrated digital lux meters are used for all measurements, in order to assure correct and reliable results.

Testing is carried out to BS 667:2005 and lighting levels are checked to ensure they comply with the lighting levels required under occupational, safety and performance aspects of the standard.

The lighting conditions can be assessed in accordance with the applicable requirements and there will be a consistency across the monitoring process.

The data from the measurements can be used to aid:

• Compliance verification
• Workplace ergonomics assessments
• Occupational safety evaluations
• Lighting performance reviews
• Facility management decisions

We look at the lighting in the workplace and the comfort levels that are achieved.

Appropriate lighting is an important aspect of a comfortable and productive work environment. Lux monitoring can be used to measure information to determine if the light levels present in the facility are suitable for various activities.

Results can be used to inform the lighting team at the facility whether the current lighting layout is sufficient for visibility or if some areas need further consideration.

Meanwhile, the assessment can aid in optimizing the light efficiency. Knowing the total contribution of natural light and artificial light to overall light can aid organisations to make informed decisions regarding the management and use of lighting systems.

Helping to improve energy management

Lux monitoring also provides useful information for energy-management planning. Different lighting needs can exist for areas with adequate daylighting needs vs. areas primarily relying on artificial lighting.

This way, organisations can go back to the shop and assess the lighting's effectiveness throughout the building and ensure appropriate light levels are maintained.

The gathered data consequently enables compliance verification, workplace ergonomics, visual comfort, lighting performance and energy management, and offers a solid foundation for the assessment of the overall lighting environment.