Effect of lighting conditions on administrative staff in a higher learning institution
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https://doi.org/10.15282/cst.v6i1.12513Keywords:
Office lighting, Illuminance level, Employee well-being, Workplace environment, Administrative staffAbstract
Lighting conditions play a critical role in influencing employee comfort, health, and productivity in office environments. This study aims to evaluate the adequacy of lighting in administrative offices at a higher learning institution and to examine the relationship between lighting conditions and employees’ physical and well-being. A quantitative approach was adopted, involving field measurements using a lux meter and a questionnaire survey. One-sample t-tests were conducted to compare measured illuminance levels against the recommended standard of 500 lux, while Spearman correlation analysis was used to examine relationships between variables. Results indicated that four out of five offices met the recommended lighting standards, while one office showed significantly inadequate lighting. No statistically significant relationship was found between lighting conditions and employees’ physical and well-being. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining adequate lighting standards while suggesting that additional factors may influence employee well-being.
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