Chapter 7: Lighting
This chapter focuses on the critical aspects of lighting in various environments, emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance.
The chapter highlights the necessity of conducting surveys to avoid hazards from overhead power lines when using generator-powered lighting units and stresses the need for a Night Operations Lighting Plan that details the layout of the work area, specify the locations and intensity of lighting units, and identify responsible personnel to ensure the plan's effectiveness and mitigate glare hazards.
It also covers the protection of lighting fixtures to prevent injury and the requirement for emergency lighting to facilitate safe egress in case of power outages, ensuring no single lighting unit failure compromises safety. The chapter also mandates the use of a calibrated light meter for verifying compliance with lighting standards when minimum requirements are questioned and provides guidelines for the safe installation and grounding of temporary lighting, including the necessary clearance from overhead sprinkler systems.