• 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

• 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