Objectives of this paper include determination of illumination types and values in apparel mills in Izmir and designation of current situation about illumination in these mills. In this study, illumination measurements at the time of production have been performed in 10 apparel mills. A general estimation of illumination used in apparel mills in Izmir province has been aimed by comparing the present statues of the mills and standard values of Ministry of Labour in Turkey. The results have been given in the form of tables and figures which have been discussed in relation to one other. It has been observed that there are major differences in the illumination types used and the illumination values applied in the mills are higher than the standard values of Ministry of Labour. During the study, the knowledge level of the mills about the illumination was increased and performing the same work more efficiently with less energy consumption provided. Utilization rate of light has been increased by method study.
Keywords: Illumination, Standards of illumination, Ergonomics, Apparel mills, Working conditions
