Good lighting is important for safety, hygiene, and preventing eye strain. A home uses both natural lighting from windows and skylights as well as various artificial lighting such as incandescent, fluorescent, and compact fluorescent bulbs. Proper lighting safety involves using the correct bulbs and fixtures, adequate lighting for tasks, and switches located outside of danger areas like bathrooms. When replacing a light bulb, one should turn off the power first, allow an old bulb to cool, fit a new bulb of the correct wattage, and test that the light works.

1. © PDST Home Economics
Lighting

2. Importance of good lighting
 Enough light for
activities
 Prevent accidents
 Ensure good hygiene
 Prevent eye strain
 Decorative effect

3. Types of lighting
Natural
 Enters house
through windows,
glass doors,
skylights, glass
block.
Artificial
 Filament bulbs
 Fluorescent bulbs
 Compact
fluorescent lights
CFL’s: last longer
and use less
electricity.

4. Artificial
light

5. Lighting safety
1. Buy safe fittings and shades
2. Use correct wattage of bulb
for the shade
3. Shade should not be too
close to the bulb
4. Plenty of light for
dangerous jobs
5. Lighting should not flicker
or glare
6. Have dangerous places e.g.
stairs well lit.
7. Bathroom lighting should
have pull cord switch or
switch outside the door

6. Replacing a bulb
 Switch off light
 Let old bulb cool
before removing
if necessary
 Fit new bulb of
correct wattage
 Test light

7. Replacing a bulb
 Switch off light
 Let old bulb cool
before removing
if necessary
 Fit new bulb of
correct wattage
 Test light