Every facility is different, so the lighting setup must be chosen individually.
Here is a general list of things your industrial lighting should do: create a safe working environment, prevent accidents, increase efficiency and productivity, complement your workplace, provide the ideal levels of illumination. Your lighting should create an even light distribution in different situations, without bright spots or dimly lit corners.
To ensure this, it is best to create a free photometric lighting plan, or use the following general guidelines:
- Aisle spaces are properly lit with a narrow beam angle, while open areas require a wide beam angle.
- Improperly mounted fixtures can create areas with too much light, causing glare issues.
- For industrial warehouses, a warehouse lighting design guide is recommended.
Remember that the light should be sufficiently bright for the task, but not so bright as to interfere with vision.
