- Ensure all access routes, stairwells, and walkways have adequate lighting installed
- Check temporary lighting daily to confirm all units are working correctly
- Provide additional lighting during early morning and late afternoon in winter months
- Position lights to minimise shadows and glare on walking surfaces
- Use battery or solar-powered lights in areas without mains power supply
- Protect temporary lighting cables from damage by traffic and other activities
- Install emergency lighting on designated escape routes and assembly points
- Replace failed bulbs and damaged fittings promptly as a maintenance priority
- Include lighting checks in the weekly site inspection regime
- Brief workers to report areas where lighting is insufficient or has failed
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- DON'T allow workers to use poorly lit access routes or stairwells
- DON'T rely solely on natural daylight — conditions change throughout the day
- DON'T position lights where they create glare that blinds workers on walkways
- DON'T leave broken or flickering lights in place without arranging repair
- DON'T trail lighting cables across pedestrian routes without protection
- DON'T ignore the need for lighting in basements, shafts, and enclosed areas
- DON'T remove temporary lighting before permanent systems are operational
- DON'T use damaged lighting equipment or exposed wiring on site
- DON'T forget to increase lighting provision as the clocks change in autumn
- DON'T assume head torches alone provide adequate lighting for access routes
See also: Slips, Trips and Falls Awareness | Good Housekeeping Standards
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