Section 7 - Lighting
07.A General.
Proper illumination of work spaces, project sites, roadways and vessels is imperative to a safe working environment.
It is of significant importance in safe vehicular operation and the prevention of slips and falls. The lighting standards provided in this section are minimal standards. This section is applicable to both contractor and government operations.
07.A.01 A review of the lighting requirements for specific tasks or operations must be evaluated as part of the activity hazard analysis (AHA).
07.A.02 Lamps and fixtures will be guarded and secured to preclude injury to personnel. Open fluorescent fixtures will be provided with wire guards, lenses, tube guards and locks, or safety sockets that require force in the horizontal axis to remove the lamp.
07.A.03 Lamps for general illumination must be protected from accidental contact or breakage.
- Protection must be provided by elevation of at least 7 ft (2.1 m) from normal working surface, suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.
- Fixtures may be no closer than 18 in (0.5 m) to overhead sprinkler systems, if the building is so equipped, per NFPA Standards.
- Open fluorescent fixtures will be provided with wire guards, lenses, tube guards or other means to prevent damage to the bulb.
07.A.04 Generator-powered portable lighting units must be grounded in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. In addition, a survey of the area to be lighted will be conducted and documented to ensure overhead power lines do not pose a hazard.
07.A.05 For temporary lighting, see Section 11.E.06.
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7-1. How high must light fixtures be above the normal working surface to provide protection against accidental contact or breakage?
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