2010
DOI: 10.22458/urj.v2i1.222
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Lighting and noise level in the central facilities of the Costa Rican Distance Education University: health implications for staff and students

Abstract: Los agentes físicos del ambiente laboral, como el ruido y la iluminación, afectan el desempeño, la productividad y la calidad del trabajo. Es por esto que su estudio ha tomado importancia en los últimos años. El ruido puede causar insomnio, cambios de humor, pérdida auditiva y -en mujeres embarazadas- daño en el feto, y favorecer el desarrollo de enfermedad cardiovascular. La iluminación deficiente, por su parte, genera lagrimeo, fatiga visual y cefalea, y favorece los accidentes laborales. Del 08 de junio al … Show more

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“…Also, the result of this study is in line with the assessment of illuminance levels in automotive assembly industry in 2013 (21) and illuminance measurements in 3 packing plants in Saveh (27). In another study by Espinoza et al at the University of Costa Rica, in 2010, it was found that half of the measuring stations were poorly lit (28). According to this research, the worker is not allowed to work only with a local lighting source, but his surroundings have to be lit additionally with general lighting sources (at least 10% of the total lighting of the room), otherwise the probability of accidents rises (29).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 80%
“…Also, the result of this study is in line with the assessment of illuminance levels in automotive assembly industry in 2013 (21) and illuminance measurements in 3 packing plants in Saveh (27). In another study by Espinoza et al at the University of Costa Rica, in 2010, it was found that half of the measuring stations were poorly lit (28). According to this research, the worker is not allowed to work only with a local lighting source, but his surroundings have to be lit additionally with general lighting sources (at least 10% of the total lighting of the room), otherwise the probability of accidents rises (29).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 80%
“…About 52% of the total stations in the hall 25 as well as 17% in roller cutting workshop, and 55% in the manufacturing and renewal workshop were in standard limits, and the remaining stations were in a higher or lower scope. In another study by Espinoza et al at the University of Costa Rica it was found that half of the measuring stations were poorly lit (33). Illumination more than the standard limit does not have a favorable effect on efficiency and it wastes energy and creates brightness in the environment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…Pencahayaan yang tepat dan memadai dalam industri meningkatkan visibilitas suatu objek, meningkatkan kinerja, kepuasan kerja dan mengurangi kerugian dan pembayaran kompensasi akibat kecelakaan di industri 8 . Di industri, tingkat cahaya dan tempat kerja yang buruk dapat menyebabkan ketegangan mata, kelelahan, stres, sakit kepala, dan kecelakaan 9 . Di sisi lain, terlalu banyak cahaya (silau) juga dapat menyebabkan masalah kesehatan dan keselamatan 10 .…”
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