Measurement of Illumination Levels in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety in Akdağmadeni Restaurant Enterprises

Soner Özen

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Measurement of Illumination Levels in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety in Akdağmadeni Restaurant Enterprises

Authors:

Soner Özen

Publisher:

Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi

Main Topics:

Ergonomi ve İnsan Faktörleri Yönetimi

Journal:

Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.1061-1073

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344719

pISSN:

2687-3729

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Abstract:

 This study aims to examine the compliance of lighting, which is within the scope of physical risk factors in restaurant establishments, with the standards by comparing the Dialux Evo program simulation data produced with elements such as tables, chairs, beams, etc. in the restaurant environment with the lighting levels obtained through lux meter. An adequate level of lighting in a business not only prevents problems such as fatigue and visual problems that may occur in employees and customers but also contributes to the positive perception of the work environment by employees and customers and to the active execution of their work. For the simulation results of the research findings, the working area, circulation area, and furniture of 4 restaurants were measured with a tape measure, transferred to the Dialux Evo program via computer and simulated lux values were calculated. PCE LMD 10 lux meter was used to measure the illumination levels of the enterprises. As a result, it was determined that the simulation values obtained through the Dialux Evo program were higher than the illuminance levels measured with a lux meter. It is concluded that it is important to prefer narrow-angle lighting devices and indirect lighting methods to achieve the same illuminance level in all areas and zones in the restaurant establishments.

 This study aims to examine the compliance of lighting, which is within the scope of physical risk factors in restaurant establishments, with the standards by comparing the Dialux Evo program simulation data produced with elements such as tables, chairs, beams, etc. in the restaurant environment with the lighting levels obtained through lux meter. An adequate level of lighting in a business not only prevents problems such as fatigue and visual problems that may occur in employees and customers but also contributes to the positive perception of the work environment by employees and customers and to the active execution of their work. For the simulation results of the research findings, the working area, circulation area, and furniture of 4 restaurants were measured with a tape measure, transferred to the Dialux Evo program via computer and simulated lux values were calculated. PCE LMD 10 lux meter was used to measure the illumination levels of the enterprises. As a result, it was determined that the simulation values obtained through the Dialux Evo program were higher than the illuminance levels measured with a lux meter. It is concluded that it is important to prefer narrow-angle lighting devices and indirect lighting methods to achieve the same illuminance level in all areas and zones in the restaurant establishments.

 This study aims to examine the compliance of lighting, which is within the scope of physical risk factors in restaurant establishments, with the standards by comparing the Dialux Evo program simulation data produced with elements such as tables, chairs, beams, etc. in the restaurant environment with the lighting levels obtained through lux meter. An adequate level of lighting in a business not only prevents problems such as fatigue and visual problems that may occur in employees and customers but also contributes to the positive perception of the work environment by employees and customers and to the active execution of their work. For the simulation results of the research findings, the working area, circulation area, and furniture of 4 restaurants were measured with a tape measure, transferred to the Dialux Evo program via computer and simulated lux values were calculated. PCE LMD 10 lux meter was used to measure the illumination levels of the enterprises. As a result, it was determined that the simulation values obtained through the Dialux Evo program were higher than the illuminance levels measured with a lux meter. It is concluded that it is important to prefer narrow-angle lighting devices and indirect lighting methods to achieve the same illuminance level in all areas and zones in the restaurant establishments.

 Bu çalışma ile restoran işletmelerindeki fiziksel risk etmenleri kapsamında olan aydınlatmanın, restoran ortamında bulunan masa, sandalye, kiriş vb. elemanlar ile üretilen Dialux Evo programı simülasyon verilerinin lüksmetre vasıtasıyla elde edilen aydınlatma düzeyleri ile karşılaştırmaları yapılarak standartlara uygunluğunun incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bir işletmede yeterli düzeyde aydınlatma, çalışanlarda ve müşterilerde oluşabilecek yorgunluk ve görsel problemler gibi sorunları önlemekle kalmaz, aynı zamanda çalışma ortamının çalışanlar ve müşteriler tarafından olumlu algılanmasına ve işlerini aktif bir şekilde yürütmelerine de katkı sağlar. Araştırma bulgularının simülasyon sonuçları için şerit metre ile 4 adet restoranın çalışma sahası, dolaşım alanı ve eşyalar ölçülmüş, bilgisayar aracılığıyla Dialux Evo programına aktarılarak simüle lüks değerleri hesaplanmıştır. İşletmelerin aydınlanma düzeylerinin ölçümleri için ise PCE LMD 10 lüksmetre cihazı kullanılmıştır. Sonuç olarak; Dialux Evo programı vasıtasıyla elde edilen simülasyon değerlerinin, lüksmetre ile ölçülen aydınlanma düzeylerinden daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Restoran işletmelerinde tüm alan ve bölgelerde aynı şiddette aydınlanma düzeylerine erişilmesi için dar açılı aydınlatma aygıtlarının ve dolaylı aydınlatma yöntemlerinin tercih edilmesinin önemli olduğu sonucuna varılmıştır.

Article Details

Measurement of Illumination Levels in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety in Akdağmadeni Restaurant Enterprises

Authors:

Soner Özen

Publisher:

Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi

Main Topics:

Ergonomi ve İnsan Faktörleri Yönetimi

Journal:

Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.1061-1073

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344719

pISSN:

2687-3729

Lighting

Dialux Evo

Illuminance Level

Luxmeter

Insufficient LightingAydınlatma

Dialux Evo

Aydınlık Seviyesi

Lüksmetre

Yetersiz Aydınlatma

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Soner Özen

Publisher: Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi

Main Topics: Ergonomi ve İnsan Faktörleri Yönetimi

Journal: Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.1061-1073

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001344719

pISSN: 2687-3729

Issues

Authors:

Soner Özen

Publisher:

Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi

Main Topics:

Ergonomi ve İnsan Faktörleri Yönetimi

Journal:

Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi Vol.8 Issue 3, pp.1061-1073

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001344719

pISSN:

2687-3729