IS YOUR HEALTH BENEFITING FROM YOUR LIGHTING CHOICES?
The choices you make when choosing the type of lighting in your home or commercial space can have a direct impact on your health. When choosing LED lighting, you are choosing an option that comes with various health benefits.
BENEFIT 1: Non-Toxic: No UV Radiation or Mercury
An extremely safe aspect of LEDs are that they do not produce UV radiation which has been linked to some cases of cancer, eye strain, premature aging, headaches, signs of sun damage such as liver spots and more. This means that it is safe to use LED lighting in close proximity, such as on your desktop. Did you know that fluorescent bulbs are especially known for emitting UV radiation? LED lighting lessons your risk of any health implications linked to UV radiation.
Also, LED lighting does not emit any mercury; this ensures the product is safe for us to handle, manage and dispose of; this also means that they are much safer and sustainable for the environment. Fact: Fluorescent lights are filled with a gas containing low pressure mercury vapor and argon, or sometimes even krypton. When these fluorescent bulbs are thrown into landfill, the mercury can escape and contribute to air and water pollution.
BENEFIT 2: Color Consistency & Flickering
Unlike traditional bulbs that easily burn out and constantly flicker, LED bulbs can last up to 50,000 hours and do not flicker. Without the flickering effect, LED lighting is capable of reducing or eliminating headaches. Symptoms of glare and eye strain are closely tied to headaches, which are caused by the flickering of lights. source
Also, flickering caused by traditional light bulbs is extremely dangerous for workers that operate heavy or sensitive machinery (source). Take Ontario owned construction company, Lind Equipment, which has made the switch to LED lighting on job sites. Lind Equipment found that they are not only saving money; but are also contributing to the global need for running operations in an efficient, safe and sustainable way. The employees at Lind are kept safe with consistent color in a dangerous space. Read more: https://www.lededmonton.com/blog/
BENEFIT 3: No Heat
LED light fixtures stay relatively cool when turned on for long periods of time. According to Elemental LED, fluorescent lamps can reach 82 degrees celsius, causing safety issues such as touching hot bulbs and creating hotspots or unsanitary conditions in places like delis or grocery stores where raw meat is stored. Read more: Element Led
BENEFIT 4: Better Sleep
Did you know that LED lighting can be manipulated to emit warmer colors of light? According to Light Corp, this stimulates the production of melatonin in the body, helping a person fall asleep easier and quicker. Also, the transitions that lighting produces from cool to warm light will help normalize the body’s natural circadian rhythm; helping to determine our sleep patterns.
BENEFIT 5: More Energy & Better Mood
According to Light Corp, LED light color temperature can be controlled to successfully mimic the blue wavelengths of daylight, which increases energy, mood and vitality from continued exposure throughout the day. Read more: Light Corp
