The right lighting

The lighting in our workplace affects us more than we may realize. The right light in our workplace makes us more alert and results in better work performance, increased efficiency and fewer errors. Stress, sleep problems and reduced performance are just some of the consequences of poor lighting.

The vast majority of people work in poor lighting that can even be harmful. Problems can range from uncomfortable, misdirected and glaring lighting to flashing or flickering lights or complete being too dark. Adjusting lighting can influence the body's hormones and help people feel better and stay healthier.

Choose the right lighting and be healthier and happier

When we can't see well because of poor lighting, we strain our neck and shoulders and our posture is often complete wrong, causing headaches to set in. In the worst cases, poor lighting can lead to accidents.

Research shows that the right lighting in the workplace, tailored to the individual, prevents sick leave and increases efficiency. The right lighting makes people healthier, happier and more efficient.

Light and colors in the workplace also have a major impact on biorhythms. Throughout the day and year, the biological clock controls our biorhythms, such as body temperature, attention and the interaction between the sleep hormone melatonin and the stress hormone cortisol. Melatonin regulates a person's wakefulness, alertness and need for sleep. The more light you are exposed to, the lower the melatonin levels in your blood and the more alert you feel. Biorhythm problems affect employees mainly during the fall and winter.

Economic and environmental savings

The potential for savings in Sweden is huge. Just by replacing outdated lighting, as much as SEK 6 billion a year could be saved. Add to that the cost of sick leave; according to the work environment organization Prevent, long-term sick leave is estimated to cost the employer SEK 100,000 per six months.

The right light is also smart for the environment. Since electricity use for lighting in Sweden accounts for as much as 30% of total energy consumption, phasing out all old fluorescent tubes would make a big difference. By replacing outdated lighting with modern LED systems, we could reduce energy consumption for lighting by up to 85%. The EU directive is for Sweden to reduce its energy consumption by 20% by 2020 to meet climate targets. Replacing old fluorescent tubes will go a long way!

A well-grounded approach

To find the best possible solution, we work according to the Gigant model - a proprietary method in three steps; analysis, solution and deployment. In step one, we identify the most obvious problems and needs in your workplace. In step two, we develop the solutions that best optimize your lighting, and in step three this is commissioned and followed up.

Using the Gigant model, we ensure that you get the solution that suits you best and helps you reduce sickness absence and streamline your work.