If you ask most people what the role of lighting is in commercial and public space, they will probably reply that it provides illumination. However, lighting does far more than this: it can protect employees and customers; deter anti-social behaviour, support health and hygiene, and create the right atmosphere. 

Here’s a closer look at how innovations such as anti drug lighting can help to protect people and businesses. 

Anti-drug lighting

Unfortunely, misuse of intravenous drugs is an entrenched problem for a minority of the population. Often, these illicit drugs change hands in venues such as nightclubs and bars, and the toilets can be used as a place to inject the drugs. Anti-drug lighting uses blue-spectrum lights that make it more difficult for individuals to locate a vein.

This can discourage intravenous drug use on the premises, protecting the health of other customers and staff, and reducing the incidence of drug-related emergencies. This safeguarding technique helps to maintain the good reputation of the establishment and improves customer trust and confidence.

Germicidal lighting

Germicidal UV lighting uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to disinfect the air and surfaces, without the need to use harsh chemicals. They are ideal for use in hospitals and healthcare centres to help with infection control and enhance the cleanliness of wards and theatres. 

Germicidal lighting is also commonly used in commercial kitchens, improving hygiene standards and boosting compliance with strict health and safety regulations. In fact, it is widely used across a range of sectors, including health and fitness studios, beauty clinics, farming and aquaculture, commercial bakeries and meat processing plants.

These lights are invaluable in any public, commercial or industrial setting, and can also be used in private residences.