5 Glare Reduction Techniques in the Office
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- 21 Jul, 2022
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When you’re trying to be productive in the workplace, the last thing you want is glare from the sun obstructing your vision. Glare is usually just a mild nuisance, but for an extended time, could be an Occupational Health and Safety risk. Glare reduction tactics are the key to avoiding sun-related eye damage, eye strain, and neck and shoulder pain in the office.
In this article, we explore 5 potential glare reduction solutions for the office.
Anti-glare window film
One of the best glare reduction solutions is anti-glare window film or solar window film. A high-quality anti-glare window film like the Solar Gard film from ALLCOOL Window Films can filter up to 94% of glare from the sun.
This solution is a cost-effective and low maintenance glare reduction technique for the home or office. Unlike other methods which require moving around or adjusting, anti-glare window film is a permanent addition.
Not only does anti-glare window film provide excellent glare reduction, but it also reduces the impact of harmful UV rays on skin and furnishings. Similarly, it reduces heat transmission through windows during summer. This increases your home’s energy efficiency and reduces power bills.
Install blinds or curtains
Installing stylish blinds or fancy curtains will reduce or stop glare completely. Unlike anti-glare window film however, blinds and curtains significantly limit the natural light. Furthermore, these window treatments require constant adjustments to stop the glare - either rolling down the blinds or drawing the curtains.
These window treatments usually cost a lot and will need frequent cleaning, further increasing the overall spend.
If you’re serious about glare reduction and want to improve the work environment, then blinds or curtains are a worthwhile investment, and can be combined with anti-glare window film for superior glare reduction.
Redesign the office for glare reduction
Redesigning an office space is a free solution to glare reduction, so is often undertaken along with purchasing anti-glare window film or blinds. The only catch is, redesigning the layout of an office is a huge job. It may not even provide glare reduction if the design isn’t carefully planned.
Generally speaking, desks should be side-on to the window where glare is most prominent. If desks are facing away from the window, the sun will reflect off computer monitors, and if desks face the windows, then the sun may be direct in the users’ eyes.
If you’ve got budget for an office revamp, consider darker and less shiny paint choices on furnishings for glare reduction.
Hot desk flexible workstations
Implementing a hot desk style flexibility for staff allows movement from different stations to increase comfort. Depending on the position of the sun, employees may constantly need to move to avoid the glare.
In saying that, most employees enjoy the flexibility, but from an employer’s point of view, it may reduce productivity.
Take regular breaks
Despite not solving the issue, encourage employees to take frequent breaks from screens. This is already a recommended practice, but even more important if glare is causing an issue. If breaks are well timed, glare caused eyestrain and headaches should be rare.
Glare reduction window film experts Perth
If glare reduction in your home or office space is a concern, you can’t look past our anti-glare solar window film. This popular film is carefully designed to provide a comfortable interior environment with glare reduction and temperature regulation.
If you’re in need of a cost-effective, glare reducing window film in Perth, contact the ALLCOOL team for a quote.
