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Lighting in the Workplace: A Case Study at Perpustakaan Sultanah Nur
Zahirah, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Nurfatin Thaqifah binti Azhar
Supervisor: Dr. Tengku Azmina binti Engku Ibrahim
Bachelor of Technology (Environment)
School of Ocean Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Good lighting plays an important role in human health. Poor lighting has been
associated with human health problems. The aims of this study are to investigate the
lighting quality among the workers working in Perpustakaan Sultanah Nur Zahirah and
explore the possible health effects related to computer vision syndrome that
associated with lighting quality. Computer Vision Syndrome-related symptom was
identified using a self-reported questionnaire, while the measurement of lighting was
done using a luxmeter. The prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome is 95.8%, with
the highest prevalence was 27.1% (Fatigue/Tiredness). The lighting quality varies,
with minimum values recorded was 102 lx. The average result of the lighting level
based on the minimum values is between 100 to 540 lx. From the present study, it is
concluded that the participants experienced one or more symptoms of computer vision
syndrome.
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