Question 13

What areas of a facility should be included in a lux survey?

Purpose: To ensure all key work areas have adequate lighting.
Applies to: Production areas, workstations, warehouses, offices, corridors, loading zones, and outdoor workspaces..
Outcome: Identify lighting gaps across the facility and improve safety and visibility.

A lux survey should cover all key work areas within a facility where employees perform tasks, move, or operate equipment, to ensure proper lighting conditions throughout the workplace.

In the Indian industrial context, a comprehensive lux survey typically includes:

Production and manufacturing areas: where machinery operation, assembly, or fabrication work is carried out
Workstations and assembly lines: where detailed or continuous tasks are performed
Warehouses and storage areas: including racking zones and material handling spaces
Inspection and quality control areas: where accurate visual checks are required
Offices and administrative spaces: to ensure comfortable and efficient working conditions
Corridors, staircases, and passageways: for safe movement of personnel
Loading and unloading zones: especially in logistics and industrial facilities
Outdoor work areas and yards: where operations continue under natural or artificial lighting

Including all relevant areas helps identify uneven lighting, dark zones, or excessive brightness that may affect safety and productivity.

At Uniquo, we conduct detailed lux surveys across industries in India, ensuring complete facility coverage and providing actionable insights to improve lighting quality and workplace safety.