Lighting
FAQs
The right lighting depends on the working environment and task. Typical site lighting options include:
- Hand torches for quick inspections, cable routing in cabinets or risers
- Head torches for hands free work in dark spaces like ceiling voids or underfloor areas
- Site work lights for wide area illumination for construction sites or outdoor installs
- Rechargeable lamps provide portable lighting for remote locations without power
- Safety beacons for vehicle visibility and site hazard warnings
Choosing the right type ensures safe working conditions, especially in low light telecom chambers, underground duct access, or out of hours installations.
When selecting lighting for field work, consider:
- Brightness (Lumens): Higher lumens = brighter light. 300–500 lumens is good for close up work, 2000+ lumens for site lighting.
- Power Source: Rechargeable lithium battery, mains powered or hybrid options.
- Durability: Look for impactresistant and waterproof ratings (IP54/IP65) for outdoor work.
- Mounting Options: Magnetic bases, hooks or tripod compatibility improve positioning.
- Hands Free Use: Head torches are ideal when working with both hands in tight spaces.
Beacons are important for site safety and visibility. They are typically used for:
- Marking mobile work vehicles during roadside fibre or telecom repairs
- Warning nearby workers of hazards such as live trench work or open chambers
- Improving night time safety on active sites
- Signalling restricted areas around equipment like winches, capstan drums or cable blowers
- Most sites require amber LED beacons for compliance with highway and utility work safety standards.
Rechargeable lighting is recommended for most installers because it:
- Reduces the need to carry spare batteries
- Provides longer runtime with modern lithium batteries
- Is cost effective over time
- Is ideal for mobile engineers working between sites
Battery powered torches are still useful as backup emergency lighting during long shifts or remote work.