5 Benefits of LED Lighting: How Important is Lighting on a Worksite?

We all know how hard it can be working in the dark!

Proper construction lighting is a critical component to worksite safety. It improves night-time visibility, making workers less prone to hazards in the evening, and ensures the safety of workers in high-traffic zones.

LED lighting technology is one of the most important advances within the construction industry since the invention of the light bulb, and thanks to energy efficiency and cost effectiveness are becoming a widely popular choice.

Traditional halogen lights are rarely used on construction sites anymore as they have been replaced by LED lights for virtually all applications. Watch our YouTube video to see how our LED lights are put to the test!

Shining light on your health

Another extremely important factor of good lighting is two illnesses called Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) and Seasonal Affective Disorder, both of which can be caused by poor lighting.

They can cause people to become extremely lethargic, irritable and generally lack energy, which is very disruptive on the job site. Both illnesses can and often lead to depression, which can, in turn, lead to long periods of time where the affected are unable to work.

Don’t just buy a light, buy an opportunity to save money. Moving to LED can result in an aggregate savings of thousands of dollars. On top of that, electricity and external angle rates continue to rise while onsite lighting runs nonstop, night and day. Logistics play a part as well. LEDs cover more area at an 80 percent lower rate of consumption.

The Benefits of LED Lights           

It’s time to shine some light on the benefits of LED lights on your worksite!

1: Durability – LED stands for Light-Emitting Diode, a type of technology employing semiconductors that emit light when exposed to electrical current. This makes LED lights far more durable than traditional incandescent halogen lights, which useit fragile filaments to create light. Want to see an LED get run over by a car? Click here.

Impact Resistance (IK) & Water Resistance (IP) Ratings – Designed to withstand the most demanding work conditions. This makes them much more suitable for worksites, where they are liable to suffer knocks, jolts, and falls. Click here to see an example of an IK and IP rating.

2: Affordability – LEDs emit more lumens per watt than standard halogen lights, meaning they use less energy to create a brighter light. This translates to significant cost savings over time.

Cordless Power Outlets – Gone are days of getting tangled on the worksite. It’s all about wireless LEDs so you can move more amply all at the fraction of the cost.

3: Eco Friendly – The increased efficiency of LEDs already means they have a lower carbon footprint than incandescent bulbs. In addition to this, LEDs contain none of the dangerous materials found in fluorescent and mercury vapour lights and come with no special requirements for disposal.

Non-glare illumination – LED lights feature a cool non-glare illumination with advanced Chips-On-Board technology, delivering true representation of colour, optimised colour temperature and even beam patterns, improving lighting effect and efficiency.

4: Space Efficient – The technology of LED lights allows them to produce extremely bright light within a much smaller device. This means they can be much more easily used or installed in areas with restricted access. 

Sizing – LED lights to come in all different shapes, Shadowline and sizes from LEDs that fit in your pocket to monster 6000 lumens that light up your worksite.

5: Improved Colour Rendering Index (CRI) – One of the great advantages LED lights have over incandescent bulbs for plasterers and other trades and crafts workers is their high CRI, meaning they are much better able to reveal the actual colors of the setting.

And don’t overlook special and unique features on some LED brands like 5W speakers to play turns whilst on site! Watch our Lumo® series in action!

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How LED Work Lights Complement our Range

LED lighting not only can transform dark corners and badly lit working areas, but also it can boost moods and productivity with its unrivaled brightness. In turn LED lighting will create a safer, more successful and happier working environment. To read more about the facts around LED lighting, click here.

Check out the Intex Lumo® range! We also offer a range of accessories, like the Telescopic, LED Work Light Tripod Stand 1100 - 2100mm (43 - 83in), which is mountable with all Intex LED work lights.

Contact Intex Today

To find out more about our LED lighting options, you can call us on 1300 107 108, visit our website or email us at sales@intex.com.au