KEEPING IT SAFE The Health and Safety Newsletter of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation
Special points of interest:
There must be equal employ-
ee and employer representa-
tives on the safety commit-
tee.
Back braces allow a person to
lift heavier weights but it
does not give greater support
High levels of stress can re-
sult in ulcers, high blood pres-
sure and weight loss.
One of the best leg toning
exercises is skipping.
When installing security light
ensure that they point away
from the premises.
Inside this issue:
Building Effective Health
and Safety Committees
2
Do You Know Your
Pictograms
3
Air Fresheners: The Silent
Menace
4
Back Braces or No Back
Braces
5
Adopting a Culture of
Prevention
6
Your Christmas Feast: Your
New Year’s Resolution
8
To be Stressed or Not to be
Stressed
10
Types and Uses of Security
Lighting
12
Have a Chuckle 13
Upcoming Events 14
Volume 1, Issue 2 Feb 5, 2015
S ince the proclamation of the Act in 2012
many organizations are still in limbo regard-
ing what is required by them to attain full
compliance. Many organization find it difficult to
read the 141 page document that is our legislation
and even if they did, to plunge through the entire
Act the legal jargon can be confusing. The legisla-
tion has piqued the interest of organizations to
become compliant but so far that is as far as it has
gotten - a piqued interest. How do we move from a
state of awareness to a state of compliance? What
must be done by all parties to ensure that organi-
zations build safety into organization policies and
everyday func-
tions.
The Act provid-
ed a guide
book for em-
ployers. It of-
fers a higher
level of litigious
weight than
what was previously in place. The major struggle
has been the creation of a workplace culture that is
conducive to safe people, place and plant. I have
heard questions such as how am I to change the
traditions of my organization after it has been in
operation for so many years? My response to this
question always is, safety should have been apart
of the business from its inception, actually the lack
of safety procedures usually speaks to the type of
management procedures in place.
It may be that the major concerns with the lack of a
positive national safety culture are the following:
1. The lack of sufficient man power within the
enforcement agency (The Labour Department)
2. The poor interpretation of major parts of the
Act
Where do we go from here ? By: Melony James
OSH/Research Coordinator - BEC
3. The lack of drive to adapt safety in the
national occupational customs and prac-
tice.
However, once all parties involved fully under-
stand that all the resources in Barbados are
generated directly or indirectly by human
work, the idea that a healthy environment
equals a healthy worker, equals to productivity
will be succinctly understood. Once this is un-
derstood the question no longer is where do
we go from here, but what must I do to go
forward.
The European Agency for Occupational Safety
and Health has outline the following steps as
necessary to channel the way forward for oc-
cupational safety and
health in organizations.
1. Management
Leadership: Management
needs to devise a strategy
which is both strict and
achievable.
2. Effect Documenta-
tion: This ensures internal
cohesion and effective
communication.
3. Training: This enables the employees to
work more safely due to their increase in
knowledge and skills.
4. Full participation: all members of staff
should be made aware that participation
is not optional but is mandatory require-
ment.
The way forward based on the inspection of
the current situation is to continue to communi-
cate the importance of working safely in addi-
tion to giving the Act the teeth it needs through
enforcement. Moreover, organizations need to
enforce their safety policies by imbedding
infringements into their disciplinary code. Re-
member, being safe is a journey of continuous
improvements.
The Way Forward
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Do you know your
Human Resources Roles in Selecting An Effective Safety Committee
O rganizing or re-energizing a safety committee, whose sole purpose is to prevent injuries and accidents, can
protect your business from avoidable costs that directly affect your bottom line. A safety committee, as the
heart of an organization’s safety efforts, can:
Make managers aware of production or
operational safety issues.
Help save time and money by improving
everyday work activities.
Reduce the risk of Prohibition notices or other
penalties.
Increase employees’ safety awareness and
knowledge.
Enable employees to actively identify and address safety issues directly affecting them.
Make workplace safety a more formalized and important commitment.
Show upper management’s genuine concern for employees’ well-being.
Selection of committee members
According to the Safety and Health at Work Act Sec 103 a committee must comprise of equal employer and employee
representatives. The employer appoints management members of the committee and in a unionized workplace, the union
selects the employee representatives. If the company is not unionized, the employees are to select their representative
by way of nomination to Management. Once the committee is selected, Terms of Reference for its operation should be
drafted and adopted. The legislation states that a health and safety committee must:
meet at least once per quarter and keep records of what transpired at the meeting; and
be granted access to information relating to all workplace hazards and to all reports relating to the work-
place environment.
It is a recommendation of the Confederation that where an employer representative is the chairperson, the secretary
should be an employee representative and vice versa.
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How Well Do You
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Pictograms
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Menace
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Air fresheners:
N ext to pharmaceuticals, nothing in recent years has been pushed harder upon us than the vast array of indoor chemical so-
called air "fresheners" or room "deodorizers." These products include metered sprays, plug-ins, sticks, wicks, mists, aerosols,
carpet "cleaners," scented candles and even scented stones. There's virtually no place in the American business world that not
only has these "fresheners" in every bathroom, but they're also in lobbies, hallways, office spaces and, most frightening, nurseries
worldwide.
Homeowners are seduced through clever advertising to ensure that as many rooms as possible have these "fresheners" circulating vari-
ous chemical scents throughout the house. Gullible consumers can even extend this passion for perfumed air by installing "fresheners" in
their cars, where a variety of chemically-induced scents fill the car's interior. Due to loopholes and favoritism regarding the chemical
perfume industry, companies pushing these products aren't even required to list the ingredients of anything labeled as "fragrance."
In no way, shape or form does a chemically-scented fragrance and/or aerosols propelled by butane, propane or other toxins create
an indoor environment of fresh air. Chemical "deodorizers" or chemical air "fresheners" only mask other odors. These products do
absolutely nothing to improve the quality of indoor air, and in fact, can contribute to a host of ailments from headaches, high pulse
rate and nausea; to mention a few.
Reports of the dangers of chemical air "fresheners" are just beginning to make
the news. A recent MSN article stated that being exposed to air "freshener"
chemicals as little as once a week can increase your odds of developing asthma
symptoms as much as 71 percent and can contribute to an increased risk of a
number of pulmonary diseases. The article went on to state that "A 2006 study
showed that people with high blood levels of the chemical 1.4 dichlorobenzene
-- commonly found in air fresheners -- were more likely to experience a decline
in lung function."
A September 2007 TIME magazine article, 'How "Fresh" is Air Freshener' re-
ported that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) discovered that most
chemical air "fresheners" contained variable amounts of substances called phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates). Besides the use of
phthalates used as sealants and adhesives and to soften plastics, they are also used to dissolve and carry fragrances. The TIME article
went on to report that "phthalates are commonly found in a variety of products, including cosmetics, paints, nail polish and children's
toys -- and have long been at the center of a larger international controversy over their health effects."
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no regulations on the use of phthalates, does not require the labeling of phthalates
content on products and does not consider the quantities to which people are exposed to be harmful, even though studies have sug-
gested that high exposure to certain kinds of phthalates can cause cancer, developmental and sex-hormone abnormalities in infants,
and can affect fertility.
The chemical ingredients in "deodorizers" – or anything else dealing with chemicals – can be found on the product’s Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS). If a company insist on the use of such chemicals be sure the scan the MSDS to ensure that the constituents of the air
fresheners are not known irritants. If the use of the deodorizer did not reap ill consequences immediately, it does not mean that it may
not affect employees in the future, often times the chronic affects are worse than the acute effects.
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The Silent Menace
Article Taken From: http://www.silentmenace.com/-Air_Fresheners_.html
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Back Brace or
There are a handful of questions I’m asked quite often. “What type of mattress do you recom-
mend?” “Who is your chiropractor?” “What shoes are good for my spine?” And last but not least,
“Should I get a brace for my low back (or neck)?” I’ll address the low back brace in this article. It isn’t
an easy question.
Many people work in professions that require them to lift heavy objects on a regular basis. Baggage
handlers and construction workers, for instance, are increasingly working with the help of a back support
belt in the belief that using it can reduce the likelihood of a back injury. In fact, many companies re-
quire it of their workers so as to reduce the number of days spent out of work recovering from an inju-
ry. But are back support belts really effective? The experts are skeptical.
Reducing the number of back injuries is an important goal. Almost 20% of all illnesses and injuries in the workplace are due to an
injury to the back. The cost of treating these injuries is estimated at between 20 and 50 billion dollars each year. The National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is re-
sponsible for workplace safety, has researched the subject extensively by examining the available scientific literature on the effec-
tiveness of back belts. Based on their staff’s research and analysis, NIOSH believes that companies should favor instituting sound
ergonomic programs as opposed to the use of back belts for preventing injury.
Back belts (also referred to as abdominal belts or back supports) are being purchased in greater numbers than ever. However,
after examining the evidence, NIOSH found there was no support for the claim that the use of back belts prevents back injuries in
those who have never suffered a back injury. In fact, in many cases it may promote injuries to the back.
A study performed by researchers at Ohio State University found that people were just as likely to injure their backs while wearing
a support belt as when they were not wearing one. The study subjects wore one of three different kinds of back belts: elastic, leath-
er or orthotic. The elastic belt lightened the load on the subjects’ back by only 10%. The other two belts were found to have no
effect whatsoever. Professor William Marras, lead author of the study said, “You can lift about 20 percent more weight when you
wear a back belt, but that doesn’t mean that you have 20 percent more protection on your spine. So you may try to lift more than
you can handle and hurt yourself.”
Dr. Chad Henriksen, a chiropractor specializing in issues related to health in the workplace, feels that support belts can weaken the
back. “Too often, employees will wear the back support throughout an entire eight-hour workday,” Henriksen says, “and in that situ-
ation, I think we’re getting some de-conditioning of the muscles in the lumbar spine which sets them up for back troubles later
on.” Regular use of support belts also raises blood pressure, which can be an issue for those with hypertension.
Unless you have suffered a back injury that requires the use of a back support belt for rehabilitation, it is better to avoid them and
instead learn the proper techniques for lifting heavy objects. You can also employ the use of hand trucks, chutes, slides and hoists to
help take a greater part of the load off your back.
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Prevention
No Back Brace?
Dr. Tripp Stover
Stover Chiropractic, P.C. – Real. Simple. Healthcare.
Keeping It Safe Page 6
Adopting A
C ulture, when considered by many Barbadians brings to mind
aspects such as conkies and folk songs at Independence,
Christmas morning in Queen’s Park and jump up on Spring
Garden for the climax of the Crop Over festival. Barbadians generally
take great pride in their culture and continue to practise it even when
living abroad. Bajan culture embodies the way we do things in our is-
land and it influences our life practices.This too can be said about “organizational culture”.
Organizational culture can be defined as the “feel” of the atmosphere in the workplace. It is the characteristic
ethos of an organization and as BusinessDictionary states, it is “based on shared attitudes, beliefs, customs and
written and unwritten rules that have been developed over time and are considered valid”.
Where does safety fit into the organizational culture? The fact is that whether you recognize it or not, your organ-
ization already has a safety culture and it influences the behaviour of its employees. How would you describe the
safety culture in your organization? Is it a culture of neglect or prevention? Does the “wait ‘til it’s broken and then
fix it” attitude persist or is it the “fix it before it gets broken” mentality? The culture that exists within your work-
place speaks volumes to the way the organization feels about safety. Is the employer being responsible and has
accepted his legal duty under Section 6 (5) of the Safety and Health at Work Act 2005 (SHaW Act) “to ensure,
so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees”?
Adopting a culture of prevention is an essential component of a positive organizational safety culture. The saga-
cious Benjamin Franklin once said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. In Bajan culture, we often
say “prevention is better than cure” and “a stitch in time saves nine”. These quotes summarize and further reiterate
the importance of adopting a culture of prevention in the workplace. It is always better to prevent an unfavoura-
ble outcome rather than try to fix it once it has happened. Remember that “wuh ain’t catch yuh ain’t pass yuh” and
because there may have been no records of serious accidents at your workplace, it does not mean that they will
not happen if you continue with poor safety standards and a substandard health and safety culture.
Five principal elements of a safety culture of prevention are summarized below:
Management Commitment - This is undoubtedly one of the most important features and it requires the visible
and active leadership of management in health and safety related matters. The attitude at the top of an
organisation permeates the entire organisation. If senior managers genuinely take an active interest in
Culture of Prevention
By: Ms. Cherese Neblett
Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
Columbus Telecommunications Barbados Ltd
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health and safety, not only will they motivate and empower employees to work safely but their values and
practices will become the shared values of all.
Risk Assessment - The influence of risk assessments on an organization’s safety culture is paramount. Organi-
zations that conduct risk assessments and engage employees in conducting job hazard analyses aid in rais-
ing the awareness level of employees. Risk assessments involve the systematic and detailed identification
and assessment of all significant hazards facing the workforce and the development of appropriate control
measures to prevent or reduce the likelihood of injury or damage.
Policy - Having a health and safety policy further promotes a positive safety culture because in addition to
outlining company health and safety objectives, it should also be in accordance with legislation such as the
SHaW Act which ensures compliance with minimum safety best practices.
Communication - This is another integral component in fostering a safety culture of prevention. Employees at
all levels must be informed of the hazards and risks arising from their job functions and the control measures
that have been implemented as well as what is expected from them as employees. This may be fulfilled
through training sessions, informal safety meetings such as tool box talks, memos, etc. but the mode of com-
munication must be suitable to the recipient so the message conveyed can be easily understood.
Incident Investigation – The prompt investigation of all accidents and near-misses also plays a pivotal role in
engendering a culture of prevention. Investigation of these aid in the identification of any deficiencies and
once remedial actions are taken, help to prevent future reoccurrences or more adverse consequences.
Hence, the need for clearly developed accident reporting procedures cannot be over-emphasized.
Organizations that have successfully adopted a culture of prevention as part of a positive safety culture reap sev-
eral benefits including increased morale, improved company image and a reduction in financial losses due to acci-
dents. However, changing an existing culture is an ongoing process which requires commitment and sustained effort
and interest. Is your company’s safety culture one of which you can be proud? If not, take that first step on your
journey to a culture of prevention!
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Your Christmas Feast:
E very year individuals indulge over the Christmas season in hopes of shedding the gained weight in the new year, and
therefore at the dawn of a new year, these weight loss targets are written on paper and stuck to a wall to remind them of
the targets they had set for themselves. While this is not ideal because eating in moderation is the best plan, here are
some guidelines and steps to assist you along the way.
Fitness First has produced a guide to help people get back into shape after a break. Fitness First personal trainer and kickboxing
champion Natalie Bee has put together her top five exercises to help shift those unwanted pounds and tone up your body. “This
workout targets every bit of the body, it will blitz those bingo wings, lengthen the legs, flatten the tummy and perk up your posteri-
or,” commented Natalie.
1. Posture - Stand tall and look attractive. Perfect posture will give you an instant boob lift, bum lift and make you look taller and
full of confidence.
Stand with your back flat against the wall. Push your head, shoulder blades and the backs of your hands against the wall and hold
for 20 seconds. Repeat five times with a short rest in between. Do this every day and see the
transformation!
2. Arms – This exercise will tone the triceps, better known as the dreaded bingo wings!
Improve tone and definition by doing Tricep dips. Sit on a step deck with your back straight
and your hands facing inwards, with palms supporting you on the step. Carefully lift your
bottom off the step, (supported by your hands) and shift forwards slightly so your back is
clear of the step.
Keep your legs outstretched in front of you (or, for beginners, bend the knees) - this is your
starting position. Bend the elbows, lowering yourself so that your bottom almost (but not quite)
touches the floor, and then bring yourself back up, straightening the elbows. 12 repetitions
and 3 sets, three times per week will see you playing bingo with confidence.
3. Legs - A great way to tone and strengthen is to skip. Find your old skipping rope and get skipping. Fantastic for banishing those
thunder thighs and defining your calf muscles. 20 min of skipping 4 days a week will give you a pair of perfect pins - you'll want to
show them off.
4. Stomach – Tummies on show mean you want flatter and tighter abs fast!
Lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat, keep your hands by your temples
and focus on a spot on the ceiling to prevent neck strain. Lift your upper body towards the
ceiling and hold for 2 seconds before lowering to your start position. Keep your back straight
throughout. 20 crunches every night is all it takes to keep the "who ate all the pies?" jokes at
bay.
Your New Year’s Resolution
Article Taken From : http://www.lifestyle.com.au
Tricep dips
Crunches
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5 Bottom - Want a pert posterior?
Start on all fours with hands in line with shoulders. Keeping the pelvis parallel to the ground and
pulling your stomach tight, push the sole of one foot up towards the ceiling keeping the knee
bent. Take care in ensuring that your back is straight and the pelvis isn't tilting. The movement is
a pulsing motion up to the ceiling and back down. Squeeze the buttocks tight and feel the burn.
Repeat with the other side. 20 reps 3 times a week is all it takes to recreate the famous Kylie
bum!
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Stressed
Ultimate Immune-Boosting Smoothie
Ingredients
3/4 cup frozen raspberries
3/4 cup frozen strawberries
1 orange
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup raw almonds
4-5 ice cubes
Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a blender and
blend until smooth.
Raspberries and Strawberries: In addition to providing Vitamin C, berries are load-
ed with antioxidants that neutralize free radicals that cause damage to our bodies.
The fiber they contain is also phenomenal for our digestive health.
Orange: Since you’re using a whole orange, this smoothie boasts more than 300
percent of your daily value of Vitamin C — the classic immune booster. I prefer to
get my vitamin C from whole food sources rather than supplements.
Greek Yogurt: There’s some good evidence out there that suggests that the probiot-
ics found in yogurt may boost your immune system. If nothing else, Greek yogurt
packs a ton of protein with less sugar than its conventional counterpart. Look for
brands that state “live and active cultures” on their labels.
Almonds: A 2010 study found that compounds from the skin of almonds boost our
body’s ability to fight off viruses — including those of the flu and the common cold!
They also contain minerals like magnesium, zinc and iron, which our body needs to
build a strong immune system.
Keeping It Safe Page 10
E veryone fantasizes of a nonchalant and unruffled life. However, most of us battle everyday with the pressures and stress
this world has to offer. These strains range from individual factors in our personal lives to constraints and uncomfortable
environments in the work place. An interconnectivity is also established when stress is created when trying to balance work
and family responsibilities. Take Susan for instance who has a full time
9 am to 5 pm job, 4 kids and university classes on evenings. Stress is
woven into her daily routine when trying to give 100 percent to each
area of her life.
Stress management is an important segment in a company’s commitment
to Occupational, Health and Safety. Ensuring that a depressurized envi-
ronment is established and sustained is not only important to your em-
ployee’s health but has a direct link to your overall productivity. Ste-
phen P Robbins defines “stress as a dynamic condition in which an indi-
vidual is confronted with an opportunity, constraint or demand related to
what he or she desires and for which the outcome is perceived to be both
uncertain and important”. This definition identifies that stress can be deemed a motivator for some individuals presenting them with
opportunities to attain goals and as a constraint for others. Stress is often highlighted in a negative context but many employees thrive
and excel under stressful circumstances such as deadlines and targets. What is deemed a stressful situation by someone may be
deemed a walk in the park to another.
Work Place Stressors
Job Security and Uncertainty - In Barbados’ current economic condition job uncertainty is ironically a certainty. Due to unfavorable
conditions, many companies have resorted to downsizing, layoffs and mergers to wade the waters of survival. This factor has become
the major stressor for employees in today’s society. The battle of sanity rages in their minds with the reality that their position within a
company can become redundant in a split second. The overextension of financial resources for personal enhancement such as loans
and houses can be added pressure and stress when the means of income is being diminished or extinguished. Using Susan as the resi-
dent example, the loss of her job would incur many consequences for her way of life. Her everyday expenses including her university
fees and children’s maintenance would be in jeopardy and added burden to her already hectic life. Job uncertainty produces anxie-
ty, depression and irritability in employees because they are consumed with helplessness and the feeling of being a prey in a poten-
tial trap waiting to be devoured.
Expansion of Job Description - Role expansion broadens the meaning of multi tasking causing employees to feel overworked and
abused. Instances of job dissatisfaction and frustration occur when no incentives or benefits are given for the increased workload. Ad-
ditional deadlines and targets cause employees to feel stressed and pressured because of the added responsibility and no compen-
sation or consideration for their well being.
To be Stressed Or Not to be Stressed?
By: Ms. Aleika Walker
International Business Professional
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Lighting
Unattainable Goals - The object and main priority of any organization is productivity and profitability. Employers expect
maximum productivity and returns on their investments which requires employees to commit and excel in their delegated areas.
However overly ambitious employers sometimes establish unattainable goals for employees thereby creating a stressful and
hostile environment. Deadlines and targets are created on short notice and expected to be completed in a short time span. Em-
ployees feel the obligation to complete these tasks without objections or queries due to the fear of victimization or reprimand.
Disparities between Management - A hostile environment can also be created when there is miscommunication or a lack of
communication in the chain of command. This is an environment for disaster where employees are receiving multiple directions to
achieve the same goal. These disparities can also be seen in department rivalries where individuals deem their input more valu-
able than others.
Individuals coping with stress in these situations experience physiological, psychological and behavioral symptoms. High levels of
stress can result in ulcers, irritability, high blood pressure, weight lost and in some extreme cases suicide. According to the Ameri-
can Heart Association when faced with stressful situations our body releases stress hormones which causes our hearts to race and
constrict blood vessels. They suggest clearing mental clutter to lower high blood pressure to overcome stressful situations. The
health of employees is a great concern to organizations because this translates into absenteeism. Stressed employees require
extensive leaves of absence due to the inability to cope in the work environment.
It’s in the organization’s best interest to ensure that they create an environment conducive to productivity with low stress levels. In
this economic climate it is impractical to guarantee human resource sustainability but it is also important to reassure employees
of their value and their importance to the company’s success.
Here are some recommendations to aid in this process:
Team Building exercises
Incentives (performance or attendance incentives, outstanding
achievements)
On Site Amenities ( gym, day care, exercise classes)
Wellness Programs
Employees operate at their full capacity when they feel comfortable in their environment. Stress poses adverse affects to an
employee’s health and the company’s productivity level. Remember a healthy and happy Employee fosters a successful and
profitable business.
Keeping It Safe Page 12
Shine a light on the problem!
Strategically placing outdoor lights can deter potential intruders. Crimi-
nals do not want to be identified which is why they target property that
offers them the most protection from neighbors and passersby. It s im-
portant that the lighting is pointing away from the building and not on-
to the property. Point the lights unto the property allows the thief to see
exactly what is happening, however, once it is pointing away from the
property it causes a blinding effect. Here are 3 types of lighting to
consider each with its own advantages and disadvantages:
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Lighting
Types and Use of
All-Night Lighting:
Covers your property with con-
stant lighting, making it difficult
for an intruder to enter without
being seen. This type of lighting
tends to be the most popular.
Pros: It’s convenient. Can be set to
turn on at dusk and off at dawn
with a light-sensitive photocell.
Cons: This type of lighting uses the
most electricity. It can add a signif-
icant Increase to your utility bill.
Tip: Keep energy consumption
down by using solar energy
lighting.
Motion-Activated Lighting:
Turns on when someone or some-
thing passes by a motion sensor.
Pros: It can be quite frightening
for a trespasser when lights sud-
denly turn on, one reason this type
of light is so effective and popu-
lar. This type of lighting saves
electricity, as it is only activated
when needed.
Cons: Light needs to be in the
right position to turn on when you
want it.
Hi/Low Combination Lighting:
Uses a low intensity light through-
out the night. When someone pass-
es by, the motion sensor causes the
lights to get brighter and brighter.
Pros: Saves some money on elec-
tricity while providing complete
illumination when needed.
Cons: Can’t really think of any.
Security Lighting
Have A Chuckle
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