Construction Site Lighting
Posted by STARS AND STRIPES LIGHTING
When working at a construction site, safety is one of the most important priorities to consider. Having proper lighting installed is imperative to overall safety, especially at dusk or during the night hours when visibility is significantly reduced. When your trying to plan on what best lighting for construction sites would be, there are several things that you need to know. Not all lights are designed for use in rugged environments, with some faring better than others. Below are a few suggestions that will help you implement the best lighting for construction sites.
When it comes to construction lighting, there are several different types that are designed to address the lighting requirements from various areas.
Roadway luminaires are often mounted on temporary poles and have a hard-wired electrical system. These lights are often installed by a lighting professional, since the process can get complicated.
Portable light plant towers use several lights mounted to a mast arm. It allows for lighting to be adjusted to various heights and positions to address what is needed by a particular area. They can also be attached to a vehicle or trailer to help with mobility on the site. When it comes to this type of lighting, placement is an important factor. It should never be aimed in the direction of roadways with traffic, since it could cause harmful glare to drivers. You should also ensure the fixture is aimed downward to have the best light distribution.
Balloon lighting is a large single luminaire that delivers light to a widespread area. It also reduces the chances of glare occurring, evenly distributing illumination. This type of light is highly versatile, having the ability to be attached to a piece of equipment or as part of a portable light tower.
When planning the best lighting solution for construction sites, you first should consider the type of fixture that will be used along with other important considerations.
Portable lights are available in a variety of different styles with unique options. You should not focus or rely on using a single option for all construction sites. Since, some construction sites require different lighting from one another. When it comes to portable options, some are small and lightweight, such as a single lamp flood light to options offering 360-degree illumination suitable for use up to 100-feet.
LED lights provide the best lighting option for construction sites. They offer incredible high-performance lumen output with reduced energy consumption. LEDs also operate at much lower temperatures when compared to fluorescent or metal halide options, which may lead to workers getting burned or an uncomfortable environment with increased heat output.
It is also very important to select lighting that is designed to withstand rough and rugged environments. Meaning, you should take a look at your construction lighting for ratings such as NEMA, UL, and IP, to ensure they can hold up against the elements. We recommend options that are vapor tight, waterproof, dustproof, and shatterproof, to ensure your lighting will lasting without suffering any damage.
You want to make sure the lighting solutions you choose to implement are well-gasketed with strong materials, lenses with shatterproof polycarbonate or caged designs for added protection, and strong metal or reinforced plastics, and other signs of quality manufacturing and design.
