Design Guidelines
Glare
Strong, undesirable light, leads to eye discomfort
Direct Glare
Goes into your eyes directly from the light soure
Indirect Glare
Caused by reflective light.
Direct Glare Control Guidelines
  • Position luminaires as far from operators line of sight as possible
  • Use several low intensity lights
  • Use indirect lighting
  • Use light shields hoods and visors
Indirect Glare Control Guidelines
  • Avoid using indirect glare zone
  • Use luminaires with diffusing or polorizing lenses
  • Use surfaces that diffuse light
  • Change angle of worker
  • Have operator sit with back to a dark colored wall
  • Avoid placing clocks and other reflective items in the area
  • Tilt the screen up and down or move slightly to the left or right
To Reduce Reflected Glare at VDU Workplaces
  • Lower the ambient lighting
  • Have operator sit with back toward dark colored wall
  • Paint walls with dark colors
  • Avoid placing shiny things where reflections can cause glare
  • Tilt Screen Downward
To reduce Window Light Glare
  • Cover Windows
  • Add awnings/tents
  • Install VDU at right angles to windows
How to Reduce Glare
Everything below the line of sight should be darker, everything above can be brighter
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