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Everything You Need to Know About Safe Jobsite Lighting

10/4/2020

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Is Your Jobsite Meeting Legal Lighting Requirements

OSHA Lighting Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workplace safety. Jobsite lighting falls under these regulations and has specific safety standards that must be upheld to maintain a safe work site.
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Construction sites need to be well lit so workers can see what they are doing thereby decreasing the likelihood of workplace injuries. Workers can get hurt and businesses can be sued if the proper lighting isn’t set up for your jobsite.
 
Foot Candles and Lumens
*Note: a foot candle is a unit of illuminance or illumination, equivalent to the illumination produced by a source of one candle at a distance of one foot and equal to one lumen incident per square foot
OSHA uses foot-candles to describe their lighting requirements. However, most use Lumens as a way to measure light intensity. To convert Foot Candles to Lumens, multiply the required number of foot candles by the area that needs illumination (in sqft) to get the number of lumens you need.
For example, if you need 5-foot candles as a requirement to light your 300 square foot construction site, then you need at least 1,500 Lumens to light the area.
 
**EHSInsight provides an easy guide to OSHA’s lighting requirements for various types of jobsites:
  • First-aid stations, offices, and infirmaries: 30 foot-candles
  • General construction plants and shops: 10 foot-candles
  • General construction area: 5 foot-candles
  • Warehouses, walkways, corridors, exits, and other indoor spaces: 5 foot-candles
  • General underground work areas, including shafts and tunnels: 5 foot-candles
  • Concrete placement, waste areas, loading platforms, active storage areas, field maintenance areas, refueling areas, and excavation sites: 3 foot-candles
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***You can search specific regulations on the OSHA’s website
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How to Create a Lighting Plan for Jobsites

​Create a Plan
  1. Draw out the project area noting types of work and locations of workers and equipment
  2. Determine the need of stationary and portable lighting
  3. Consider how you are going to power these lights
  4. Choose a Light source
  5. Place the lights and do a field observation for glare and shadows
 
Ensure You are Complying with OSHA Lighting Regulations
When you consider your lighting options, you need to keep OSHA lighting safety standards in mind.
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Figure 1. OSHA Standards, https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/article/12043044/how-to-create-a-lighting-plan-for-night-construction
Types of Construction Lighting You Can Use
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​Light Towers
These lights are attached to a generator trailer that can be attached and moved by another vehicle. 
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Roadway Luminaires Mounted on Temporary Poles
Permanent roadway lighting fixture mounted on temporary poles and hard wired to an electrical system.
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Balloon Lights
Large balloon shaped luminaire that provides a large illumination area with less glare.
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LED Lighting
Durable, efficient, and cooler than other lighting options. 
→ Read More: How to Create a Plan For Jobsite Lighting
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Lighting Temperature: What is it and How it Affects My Jobsite Lighting Plan

What is Lighting Color or Color Temperature?
Work lighting ranges from warm (orange tinted) to cold (blue tinted). See the chart below to see a visual representation of this range.

Color Temperature describes the tint or warmth of color from the lighting.
 
Kelvin and Lighting Color
Kelvin is the measurement used when describing color temperature. The higher the Kelvin (K) the cooler the color, the lower the K the warmer the color.
Jobsite lighting can range from warm (typical of halogen lighting 3,200K) to cool (typical of LED lighting 4,000K and up) temperatures.
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Lighting Solutions For Your Jobsite

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Roadway and Traffic Control Lighting
You need bright lighting that can be focused away from incoming cars, to ensure the safety of your workers and the drivers in the area.

Choose SiteLites Quad LED Light to light your Roadway construction site. 
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Night-time Large Construction Site Lighting
You need a bright portable light with a large throw distance to cover your large construction area, so heavy equipment and workers can operate effectively and safely during night-time operations.

Choose SiteLites Mono LED Lighting to light your night-time construction site.
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Renovations and New Construction Interior Lighting
You need a portable LED light that is lightweight, can be moved easily, very bright, and keeps cool.

Choose SiteLites Floor LED Lighting to light your renovation or interior construction lighting solution.
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​Attic, Mechanic, Agricultural Lighting
You need a portable magnetic LED light that is battery powered and keeps cool when you’re working in tight spots like an attic. The magnetic capability allows you to work with both hands-on engines or stick on a tractor for extra lighting.

Choose SiteLites Magnetic LED Lighting for your attic, mechanic, and agriculture lighting solution.
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SiteLites's expertise with power management solutions is a critical aspect of ensuring your LED performance. LED’s, while operating at low heat, are sensitive to exposure. SiteLites has implemented solutions such as cast-aluminum heat sinks and adaptive power prioritization that will keep your bulbs running.
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Roadway and Traffic Control Lighting

You need bright lighting that can be focused away from incoming cars, to ensure the safety of your workers and the drivers in the area.

Choose SiteLites Quad LED Light to light your Roadway construction site. 
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Night-time Large Construction Site Lighting

You need a bright portable light with a large throw distance to cover your large construction area, so heavy equipment and workers can operate effectively and safely during night-time operations.
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Choose SiteLites Mono LED Lighting to light your night-time construction site.
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Renovations and New Construction Interior Lighting

You need a portable LED light that is lightweight, can be moved easily, very bright, and keeps cool.
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Choose SiteLites Floor LED Lighting to light your renovation or interior construction lighting solution.
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Attic, Mechanic, and Agricultural Lighting

You need a portable magnetic LED light that is battery powered and keeps cool when you’re working in tight spots like an attic. The magnetic capability allows you to work with both hands-on engines or stick on a tractor for extra lighting.

Choose SiteLites Magnetic LED Lighting for your attic, mechanic, and agriculture lighting solution.
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Ensure You are Complying with OSHA Lighting Regulations

When you consider your lighting options, you need to keep OSHA lighting safety standards in mind.
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Figure 2. OSHA Standards, https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/article/12043044/how-to-create-a-lighting-plan-for-night-construction
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SiteLites's expertise with power management solutions is a critical aspect of ensuring your LED performance. LED’s, while operating at low heat, are sensitive to exposure. SiteLites has implemented solutions such as cast-aluminum heat sinks and adaptive power prioritization that will keep your bulbs running. 
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References & Links:
https://blog.hercrentals.com/procontractor-solutions/lighting-your-jobsite-the-right-way
https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/article/12043044/how-to-create-a-lighting-plan-for-night-construction


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Lighting Color - What it is and How it Affects Your Jobsite Lighting Plan

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What is Lighting Color or Color Temperature?

Color Temperature describes the tint or warmth of color from the lighting.
​Work lighting ranges from warm (orange tinted) to cold (blue tinted). See the chart below to see a visual representation of this range.
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Kelvin and Lighting Color

Kelvin is the measurement used when describing color temperature. The higher the Kelvin (K) the cooler the color, the lower the K the warmer the color.
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Jobsite lighting can range from warm (typical of halogen lighting 3,200K) to cool (typical of LED lighting 4,000K and up) temperatures.
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SiteLites's expertise with power management solutions is a critical aspect of ensuring your LED performance. LED’s, while operating at low heat, are sensitive to exposure. SiteLites has implemented solutions such as cast-aluminum heat sinks and adaptive power prioritization that will keep your bulbs running. 
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Create a Plan

  1. Draw out the project area noting types of work and locations of workers and equipment
  2. Determine the need of stationary and portable lighting
  3. Consider how you are going to power these lights
  4. Choose a Light source
  5. Place the lights and do a field observation for glare and shadows

Ensure You are Complying with OSHA Lighting Regulations

​When you consider your lighting options, you need to keep OSHA lighting safety standards in mind.
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Figure 1. OSHA Standards, https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/article/12043044/how-to-create-a-lighting-plan-for-night-construction

Types of Construction Lighting You Can Use

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Light Towers
These lights are attached to a generator trailer that can be attached and moved by another vehicle. 
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Roadway Luminaires Mounted on Temporary Poles
Permanent roadway lighting fixture mounted on temporary poles and hard wired to an electrical system.
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Balloon Lights
Large balloon shaped luminaire that provides a large illumination area with less glare.
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​LED Lighting
Durable, efficient, and cooler than other lighting options. 

Levels of Lighting

**There are three levels of lighting for different work zone considerations.
  • Level I: All work operations areas; setup of lane or road closures, lane closure tapers, and flagging stations. Level I illuminance is important in areas where the work crew is in motion, moving from spot to spot. This level of illuminance is appropriate for tasks requiring low accuracy, involving slow-moving equipment, and where there are large objects to be seen. Level I illuminance requires 5-foot candles (fc) of average maintained illuminance.
  • Level II: Areas on or around construction equipment; asphalt paving, milling, and concrete placement/removal. Level II illuminance is recommended for areas on or around construction equipment to provide a safer environment for the workers operating the equipment, allowing them to perform tasks that require a moderate level of accuracy. Level II illuminance requires 10 fc of average maintained illuminance.
  • Level III: Pavement or structural crack/pothole filling; joint repair, pavement patching/repairs; installation of signal/electrical/mechanical equipment. Level III illuminance is appropriate for those tasks that require a greater level of visual acuity or for tasks with a higher level of difficulty. Level III illuminance requires 20 fc of average maintained illuminance. 
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SiteLites's expertise with power management solutions is a critical aspect of ensuring your LED performance. LED’s, while operating at low heat, are sensitive to exposure. SiteLites has implemented solutions such as cast-aluminum heat sinks and adaptive power prioritization that will keep your bulbs running.
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Resources & Links:
  • https://www.forconstructionpros.com/business/construction-safety/article/12043044/how-to-create-a-lighting-plan-for-night-construction
  • https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Futilitycontractoronline.com%2Fsafety-and-operational-tips-for-light-towers%2F&psig=AOvVaw3Qk96gAFpnDrRYgP7zdD1D&ust=1601955329967000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCMCPwuzCnOwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
  • https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grainger.com%2Fproduct%2FLITHONIA-LIGHTING-LED-Parking-Lot-Light-Fixture-53XH42&psig=AOvVaw3NIHLZ7LPh4ItgjBWNDsuK&ust=1601955380570000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCKCzvYLDnOwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
  • https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wanco.com%2Fproduct%2Fled-balloon-lights%2F&psig=AOvVaw3YxBRCk9ckIt0OCBquK_uf&ust=1601955427153000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCLiGupXDnOwCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD
  • **https://www.razorlux.com/how-do-you-light-construction-sites-at-night.html​​

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OSHA Lighting Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workplace safety. Jobsite lighting falls under these regulations and has specific safety standards that must be upheld to maintain a safe work site.
​
Construction sites need to be well lit so workers can see what they are doing thereby decreasing the likelihood of workplace injuries. Workers can get hurt and businesses can be sued if the proper lighting isn’t set up for your jobsite

Foot Candles and Lumens

*Note: a foot candle is a unit of illuminance or illumination, equivalent to the illumination produced by a source of one candle at a distance of one foot and equal to one lumen incident per square foot
OSHA uses foot-candles to describe their lighting requirements. However, most use Lumens as a way to measure light intensity. To convert Foot Candles to Lumens, multiply the required number of foot candles by the area that needs illumination (in sqft) to get the number of lumens you need.

For example, if you need 5-foot candles as a requirement to light your 300 square foot construction site, then you need at least 1,500 Lumens to light the area.
 
**EHSInsight provides an easy guide to OSHA’s lighting requirements for various types of jobsites:
  • First-aid stations, offices, and infirmaries: 30 foot-candles
  • General construction plants and shops: 10 foot-candles
  • General construction area: 5 foot-candles
  • Warehouses, walkways, corridors, exits, and other indoor spaces: 5 foot-candles
  • General underground work areas, including shafts and tunnels: 5 foot-candles
  • Concrete placement, waste areas, loading platforms, active storage areas, field maintenance areas, refueling areas, and excavation sites: 3 foot-candles

***You can search specific regulations on the OSHA’s website
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Everything You Need to Know about LED Lighting

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We're going to cover:
  1. What are LEDs?
  2. Are LEDs Dangerous?
  3. LED vs. Halogen Lighting
  4. 3 Types of LED Construction Lighting
  5. The Future of LED Lighting

What are LEDs?

LED: (short for Light Emitting Diode) are gradually phasing out all other types of lighting. Among the hype for LED lights are the claims that they are more effective, stemming from their balance brightness, lifespan, durability, and efficiency. Compared to an incandescent or CFL bulb, an LED will last much longer on average with a superior quality. 

From the Candle to the Lightbulb
Typical lights, such as incandescent, CFL, or halogen lights, have a lot in common with how a candle produces light – they burn stuff. Whether purely through burning a filament or by generating heat to excite an inert gas (mercury vapor for CFLs, iodine and bromine for halogens), older lightbulbs took the age-old concept of the candlelight and adopted it to work with electricity. While this has its inherent tradeoffs of heat expenditure and decreased lifespan, for all intents and purposes it was revolutionary. 
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Are LEDs Dangerous?

Blue Light and Sleep
Primarily, the dangers of blue light lie in its conflict with our circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is the biological process driving our sleep cycles. Blue light is good for stimulation during the day and keeping us alert; therefore, exposure to large amounts of blue light during nighttime disrupts the circadian rhythm, causing sleep to suffer. While researchers have suggested a link between excessive blue light exposure to types of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, organizations such as Harvard Medical School highlight that these results are “not proof that nighttime light exposure causes these conditions.” [1] Regardless, getting a good night’s sleep is important; thus, it is paramount we exercise caution and minimize our blue light exposure.

Minimizing Blue Light Exposure
There are several solutions to the problem of blue light exposure; major tech companies such as Apple have already applied methods including shift to red light in the night and morning to mitigate any ill consequences.
 
Among some steps you can take yourself:
  • Use dim red lights for night lights. Red light has the least power to shift circadian rhythm and suppress melatonin. [1]
  • Avoid looking at bright screens beginning two to three hours before bed. [1]
  • If you work a night shift or use a lot of electronic devices at night, consider wearing blue-blocking glasses or installing an app that filters the blue/green wavelength at night. [1]
  • Expose yourself to lots of bright light during the day, which will boost your ability to sleep at night, as well as your mood and alertness during daylight. [1]
Sources:
[1] https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/blue-light-has-a-dark-side
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LEDs vs. Halogen Lights. What's The Difference?

Halogen lights have largely seen a decline in the 21st century. Growing out of solutions that combined incandescent and compact fluorescent light with halogens from the periodic table, such as iodine and chlorine to keep the bulbs clear, they’re being actively phased out by LED lighting. Why is that?

Halogen lights work by preventing tungsten, an element evaporating from bulbs, from accumulating on the bulb’s exterior. The halogens cause a reversible reaction by combining with the tungsten to form compounds such as tungsten iodide, which do not adhere to the bulb walls. The major problem with halogen lights is that they eat up a lot of energy – and they’re hot. In order to maintain the halogen reaction with tungsten, the bulb must operate above 250 degrees Celsius, sometimes even reaching temperatures of 540 degrees. A lot of energy is lost to heat. This not only drives energy costs up – it creates a prominent fire hazard.

LED lamps, or light emitting diodes, offer an even greater quality of light and only use about 10% of the energy incandescent bulbs do [1]. Compared to halogen lamps, the savings are even more profound. LEDs can operate much longer and more reliably than halogen, incandescent, or CFL lights. Generating less heat, they are safer alternatives that reduce the amount of energy required for a similar lumen output.
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A halogen lamp has a distinct advantage over CFL and incandescent lights in terms of a longer life span, some ranging up to 15,000 hours. The LED, however, has evolved past the halogen lamp, reaching upwards of 25,000 hours. Being a safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting solution, LED lamps are the way of the future. 
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3 Types of LED Construction Lighting

LED Spotlights
Spotlights focus all their power onto a small area to provide you the highest amount of brightness possible; they are intended for single target applications. When performing a task where the ability to see clearly is paramount in a small working area, spotlights are the best choice. When working in a confined area intensively, spotlights are a necessary asset to ensure the job is done right at times or in locations where natural light is scarce.

LED Floodlights
Floodlights canvas a large area with high throw distance, spread, and great luminosity. While they will not provide the same brightness as a spotlight on a specific object, they will raise the visibility of an entire area on a jobsite. In the area of operations, floodlights are critical to ensuring your safety and the safety of your workers. To ensure the entirety of your workplace can be seen, especially areas where movement of materials and people are prevalent, floodlights are a necessary element.
 
LED Hybrid Lights
Hybrid lights combine the best of both worlds, giving users the opportunity to utilize spotlight capabilities to highlight specific objects or a floodlight option over a widespread area. For multiheaded lights, such as adjustable quad lights, hybrid lights are excellent to perform tasks with precision while providing protection about the vicinity. For workers whose work takes place in the middle of a dynamic area, hybrid lights are a tool to keep them safe, both from their surroundings and in their engagement in work. 
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The Future of LED Lighting

White OLEDs
White OLEDs, also known as White Organic Light-Emitting Devices, are a hot topic for research in applications of solid-state lighting. Researchers are currently working to convert the revolutionary LED technology sweeping the computer, TV, and smartphone display markets to your household. What makes OLEDs touted as the LEDs of the near future? Unlike typical multi-color LED displays that rely on LCD, or liquid crystal displays, OLEDs do not require a backlight – they make their own visible light when exposed to an electrical current through a layer of organic compound. This allows for a greater range of color and contrast, as well as power efficiency, compared to traditional LED solutions. In addition, it is presumed that the technology will become cheaper to produce than typical LEDs as OLED components, known as OLED substrate, can be printed onto materials.

microLEDs
microLEDs, like white OLEDs, are an emerging technology; unlike white OLEDs which are specifically targeting solid-state applications, microLEDs are currently in the phase of research and development for smaller power use devices. It may be a while until we fully see them in lighting applications outside of displays for devices; however, there are bountiful benefits which hold much promise for microLED technologies as the wave of the future. Whereas OLEDs operate off organic material, microLEDs are based on gallium nitride; gallium nitride offers far greater brightness than its OLED counterparts while touting higher energy efficiency, and a longer average lifespan. Aside from its energy efficiency, microLEDs promise greater contrast and quicker response times to their LCD and OLED counterparts. 
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​Many worksite injuries can be prevented with proper lighting; create a plan now to ensure your safety!
Many of the dangers of construction sites lie in what is unseen; debris, gaps and falls, hazardous hanging objects, and exposed materials like wires, all can be avoided with caution.

However, no matter how meticulous you are, you cannot defend yourself from what you cannot see.

For your construction project this may be a problem if work runs around the clock – you do not want to jeopardize the safety of yourself or others, nor do you want to lose precious hours of worktime.

Can you have it both ways? Yes!  

​With a plan to light up your worksite, and the right site lighting for the job, you can have the best security and the best productivity on your construction worksite. Here are the three steps you should consider, fostering safety and efficiency:

1: Determine your power source

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Before there can be light, there must be power.

Where will you get the power to keep your construction site running throughout the night?

Will your lighting solution support your energy source? Different worksites have different needs.

​Be sure to pick a site light with enough versatility to accept power from AC and DC generators.

2: Position your lights without creating additional dangers

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The type of lighting solution you choose will have a big impact on positioning, inconvenience, and overall hazard.  

Less adaptable lights cause cables to snake all over the workplace creating risk of tangles, tripping, and electrical exposure.

If you opt for battery powered lights, going wireless entirely, ensure your battery powered light does not compromise on the flexibility of a wire powered alternative, and that its battery life doesn’t die out in the middle of a job.

​Make sure your light is tough enough to endure the elements its exposed to as well; lights that are not adequately IP rated may fail from exposure to dust or water.

3. Ensure proper lighting exposure.

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Is your light strong enough to work safely?

In a high-risk environment, you deserve better than a dimly lit space.

Ensure that the lighting solution you have selected has the luminosity and the throw distance necessary to completely cover your work area.

LED based work lights deliver quality results, spending less energy while offering greater luminosity than incandescent counterparts.

Moreover, pick a light that offers a variety of LED solutions such as spotlights for concentrated targets, flood lights for widespread exposure, or hybrid for a mix of both.

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If you want to minimize the hassle to creating a safe workspace while ensuring you and your crew remain protected throughout all hours of the night, SiteLites is the partner you need on your next construction job.

Crafted from cast aluminum construction and IP66+ rated for the toughest outdoor conditions, SiteLites is an LED work lighting solution that provides superior luminosity and adjustability.

Flexible to your needs, our various SiteLites options offer a variety of features to tackle your jobsite including tripod adjustability, 360-degree lighting coverage, AC and DC power capabilities, magnetic bases, long lifetimes, lightweight designs and more.

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Creating a plan and defining your goals are the keys to a successful construction or home renovation project!
Home and construction projects can provide a great outlet for unspent energy; there is nothing better than the satisfaction of doing something yourself!

Now might be the time to venture off into a home renovation or construction project of your own, but before you do, you will need a solid plan going forward.

Setting goals and steps makes it easy to track your progress and ensure that you are on target to reach the vision of what you set out to achieve.

Crafting a successful plan may seem daunting, but it truly is easier than it sounds!

​With these easy steps, you will be able to recognize your full DIY and building potential through effective planning!

Step 1: Define the Scope

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Can you see the end of your project?

Chances are that the outcome of your project will change as you go through the motions.

Identifying your project’s scope from the beginning will keep you on track and prevent scope creep; scope creep may make your construction or home project unnecessarily complex, overbearing, timely, and expensive.

Identifying your scope sets a clear endpoint, letting you plot a path from beginning to end making your tasks easier and quicker with a finer outcome.  
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Step 2: Stick to a Budget

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Draw a line when it comes to spending; draft a budget that aligns with your scope and reinforces following it.

Too large of a budget may trickle into scope creep, but too little of a budget may hinder your ability to fully flesh out your ideas.

​Create a firm target and seek methods in saving costs to allow for flexibility.

Step 3: Scout Equipment and Materials

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Equipment and materials, aside from labor, will be the most important parts to putting operations into motion.

If you want a project to last, quality materials are a must; how can you fit these materials into your budget? Equipment is a big factor to cost saving.

The best tools are not always as obvious as they seem; take time to scout out equipment that fulfill the needs of your jobsite, as well as mitigate the need for additional tools.

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A critical piece of equipment for your construction or home renovation project is lighting.

If you are looking to work around the clock or in a dimly lit space, site lighting is a critical facet of working safely and productively.

Luckily, scouring the internet for the best lighting solution is not hard; SiteLites are the option you are looking for.

An LED construction lighting solution with a variety of options, unprecedented adjustability, premium construction, integrated cooling, IP66+ durability rating, AC and DC power capability, and much more, it truly is the best bang for your buck.   
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A comparison of LED lights to CFL and Incandescent lights that can be combined with halogens (Boston University | https://bit.ly/2TudIMR)
Halogen lights have largely seen a decline in the 21st century.

​Growing out of solutions that combined incandescent and compact fluorescent light with halogens from the periodic table, such as iodine and chlorine to keep the bulbs clear, they’re being actively phased out by LED lighting. Why is that?

Round 1: Efficiency

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Halogen lights work by preventing tungsten, an element evaporating from bulbs, from accumulating on the bulb’s exterior.

The halogens cause a reversible reaction by combining with the tungsten to form compounds such as tungsten iodide, which do not adhere to the bulb walls.

The major problem with halogen lights is that they eat up a lot of energy – and they’re hot.

In order to maintain the halogen reaction with tungsten, the bulb must operate above 250 degrees Celsius, sometimes even reaching temperatures of 540 degrees.

​A lot of energy is lost to heat. This not only drives energy costs up – it creates a prominent fire hazard.

Round 2: Brightness

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LED lamps, or light emitting diodes, offer an even greater quality of light and only use about 10% of the energy incandescent bulbs do [1].

Compared to halogen lamps, the savings are even more profound. LEDs can operate much longer and more reliably than halogen, incandescent, or CFL lights.

​Generating less heat, they are safer alternatives that reduce the amount of energy required for a similar lumen output.

Round 3: Safety

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A halogen lamp has a distinct advantage over CFL and incandescent lights in terms of a longer life span, some ranging up to 15,000 hours.

​The LED, however, has evolved past the halogen lamp, reaching upwards of 25,000 hours. Being a safer, cheaper, and longer-lasting solution, LED lamps are the way of the future.

Results

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Ding, Ding, Ding...We have a winner!

LED Lighting outclasses Halogen lighting with superior efficiency, brightness, and safety.



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If you want to cut costs while safely lighting up your space, you should look to a company experienced with LED solutions.

SiteLites specializes in power and lighting solutions, including our family of LED work lights designed around customer safety.

Moreover, SiteLites's expertise with power management solutions is a critical aspect of ensuring your LED performance. LED’s, while operating at low heat, are sensitive to exposure.

​SiteLites has implemented solutions such as cast-aluminum heat sinks and adaptive power prioritization that will keep your bulbs running.
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Sources: [1] https://doi.org/10.1111%2Fjiec.12342

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There’s always room for improvement; LED technology is no exception. 
Since their introduction into the lighting space, light emitting diodes have become a staple for a well-lit world.

From lightbulbs to television and computer screens, LEDs are ubiquitous; is there any room for growth for an already versatile and widespread technology? Yes!

​The continued development of OLEDs into solid-state lighting solutions, or conventional lightbulbs or LED heads, and the emergence of microLEDs generate much excitement in the world of LED development.

White OLEDs

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White OLEDs, also known as White Organic Light-Emitting Devices, are a hot topic for research in applications of solid-state lighting.

Researchers are currently working to convert the revolutionary LED technology sweeping the computer, TV, and smartphone display markets to your household.

What makes OLEDs touted as the LEDs of the near future?
Unlike typical multi-color LED displays that rely on LCD, or liquid crystal displays, OLEDs do not require a backlight – they make their own visible light when exposed to an electrical current through a layer of organic compound.

This allows for a greater range of color and contrast, as well as power efficiency, compared to traditional LED solutions. In addition, it is presumed that the technology will become cheaper to produce than typical LEDs as OLED components, known as OLED substrate, can be printed onto materials.

microLEDs

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microLEDs, like white OLEDs, are an emerging technology; unlike white OLEDs which are specifically targeting solid-state applications, microLEDs are currently in the phase of research and development for smaller power use devices.

It may be a while until we fully see them in lighting applications outside of displays for devices; however, there are bountiful benefits which hold much promise for microLED technologies as the wave of the future.

Whereas OLEDs operate off organic material, microLEDs are based on gallium nitride; gallium nitride offers far greater brightness than its OLED counterparts while touting higher energy efficiency, and a longer average lifespan.

​Aside from its energy efficiency, microLEDs promise greater contrast and quicker response times to their LCD and OLED counterparts.

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Energy efficiency is a critical concern in the push for the future of LEDs; while you may not be able to reap the unprecedented efficiency of white OLEDs or microLEDs just yet, you can take advantage of existing efficient solution for your site lighting needs.

SiteLites offer the unprecedented efficiency you need!

​With construction allowing for optimal heat dispersion, insulation from the elements, and a variety of adjustability options, SiteLites are the best sustainable way to take advantage of the LED technology of today!
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