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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
