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Analysis and Measurements of Artificial Optical Radiation (AOR) Emitted by Lighting Sources Found in Offices

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  • Francesco Leccese

    (LIghting and Acoustic laboratory (LIA), Department of Energy Engineering, Systems, Territory and Constructions (DESTeC), University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56122 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Giacomo Salvadori

    (LIghting and Acoustic laboratory (LIA), Department of Energy Engineering, Systems, Territory and Constructions (DESTeC), University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56122 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Matteo Casini

    (LIghting and Acoustic laboratory (LIA), Department of Energy Engineering, Systems, Territory and Constructions (DESTeC), University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56122 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Marco Bertozzi

    (LIghting and Acoustic laboratory (LIA), Department of Energy Engineering, Systems, Territory and Constructions (DESTeC), University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino, 56122 Pisa, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

In this paper the authors describe in detail the exposure limit values concerning artificial optical radiation due to the main incoherent light sources found in offices. In particular, for some examples of significant sources chosen as case studies, we discuss the results of in situ measurements of the exposure values using a broadband photoradiometer. By comparing the measurement results with the exposure limit values specified in the European legislation, the maximum exposure times for workers have been evaluated. From the analysis of the results it can be concluded that the lighting sources typically present in indoor workplaces under usual conditions of use, do not pose a health risks for workers. However, in the case of accidental exposure during work activities or exposure linked to maintenance activities (short exposure distance), values in excess of the limit values have been observed, with decidedly short maximum exposure times.

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  • Francesco Leccese & Giacomo Salvadori & Matteo Casini & Marco Bertozzi, 2014. "Analysis and Measurements of Artificial Optical Radiation (AOR) Emitted by Lighting Sources Found in Offices," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 6(9), pages 1-14, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:6:y:2014:i:9:p:5941-5954:d:39929
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