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Illumination (general industry) - Washington

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Washington state rules require that employers provide and maintain adequate lighting for all activities in the workplace. The minimum lighting requirements are:

ActivityMinimum acceptable average lighting level in an area (foot-candles):Any one single measurement used to determine the average lighting level* cannot be less than (foot-candles):
Indoor task105
Outdoor task52.5
Non-task activities for both indoor and outdoor31.5
* Lighting levels must be measured at 30 inches above the floor/working surface at the task.

The rule states that employers must provide adequate light for employees to see nearby objects that might be potential hazards, and to see to operate emergency controls or other equipment. Employers should consult Practice for Industrial Lighting, ANSI/IES RP7-1979, for guidelines on optimal lighting.

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['Industrial Hygiene']
['Industrial Hygiene', 'Lighting']
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