A safety centred approach to lighting in the process industries

Significant performance and reliability improvements made in light emitting diode (LED) technology have enabled LED-based fittings to be used in place of traditional lighting solutions such as high intensity discharge (HID) and fluorescent sources. This paper will help facility operators choose and install the safest hazardous area lighting throughout the facility by combining knowledge of human physiology with the latest advances in lighting technologies, area illumination techniques and lighting practices. Long-term case studies of LED fittings installed on end user sites reveal lighting practices that lead to direct improvements in facilities lighting and reduced total cost of ownership.