Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light: Working Environment and Well-Being

The introduction of artificial lighting extends the time of wakefulness after dark and enables work at night,disrupting the human circadian rhythm. The understanding of the physiological mechanisms of visual and non-visual systems is important for developing and using proper light infrastructure and interventions for different workplace settings,especially for shift work conditions. Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light: Working Environment and Well-Being discusses the impact of lighting on human health,well-being,and visual performance. It provides recommendations and examples of lighting design that consider both the visual and non-visual effects of light on humans,with a particular focus on occupational safety and health and interior design.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The introduction of artificial lighting has significantly extended the period of wakefulness after dark, enabling nighttime work and disrupting the human circadian rhythm. Understanding the physiological mechanisms of both visual and non-visual systems is crucial for developing and implementing appropriate light infrastructure and interventions in various workplace settings, particularly for shift work conditions.

Visual and Non-Visual Effects of Light: Working Environment and Well-Being explores the impact of lighting on human health, well-being, and visual performance. It delves into the biological bases of image and non-image-forming vision at the cellular level, offering valuable insights to professionals in medicine, physiology, and biology. The book aims to provide recommendations and examples of lighting design that consider both the visual and non-visual effects of light on humans, with particular relevance to lighting professionals, occupational safety and health experts, and interior designers.

Addressing the effects of light 'overdose' or deficiency on health, the authors of this monograph offer comprehensive answers to these questions. Similarly, they define 'bad light' and discuss its implications for human well-being. The dual nature of light, encompassing an electromagnetic wave and a photon, is recognized by physicists, while physicians must consider the visual and non-visual effects of light.

This publication stands out in the field of lighting technology due to its successful integration of technical and biomedical aspects. The authors have skillfully combined their expertise to provide a comprehensive and insightful examination of the effects of lighting on human health and well-being. The book is a valuable resource for professionals, researchers, and policymakers interested in improving lighting conditions and promoting optimal human performance in various work environments.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367529529