IHSA Releases Safety Talk on Construction Site Lighting

Toronto construction worksites require adequate lighting to improve visibility and help prevent injuries, according to a new safety talk from the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association. The guidance appears in Safety+Health Magazine.

Risks of Inadequate Lighting

Poorly lit worksites increase the risk of slips, trips and falls. They also contribute to eye strain, headaches and blurred vision. Reduced visibility for machinery operators raises the risk of struck-by incidents.

Employers must ensure lighting levels allow workers to clearly see walkways, avoid collisions with objects and recognize hazards.

Assessment and Equipment Practices

Regular lighting assessments help confirm proper illumination across all areas. A combination of fixed and portable lighting supports adaptation to different tasks and site zones. Employee feedback on lighting conditions is encouraged.

Constructor Requirements

Constructors must provide and maintain adequate lighting in shared areas. They are directed to plan sitewide lighting for each project phase and update plans when routes or layouts change. Lighting plans, outages and changes require communication to all workers and subcontractors.

Constructors should work with employers and joint safety and health committees to resolve issues and verify closures, according to Safety+Health Magazine.

The full guidance is available at https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/new-safety-talk-adequate-light-on-construction-sites/.