A Floor Lamp

Normally natural variety of incandescent light bulbs which are between 60 to 150 watts are used in many of the offices. In a few offices, bulbs of different wattage are used as they have a 3-way lighting system from mild to strong lights. They are same as the bulbs which are used in regular homes. Fluorescent tubes are used for lighting some offices, as they provide a gamut of light which is very comforting for the eyes.

Other types of office lighting are the energy efficient fluorescent bulbs. These bulbs are shaped into coiled tubes and screw in at the base much like the standard light bulb. This type of fluorescent light bulb comes in 15 watts or more, making it an energy saver.

In fact there are several offices which have stopped using fluorescent lights as they believe that they have an unhealthy effect on the people working in the office. According to studies the fluorescent lights offer least amount of UV exposure and is actually less detrimental than the natural light. You can replace the lights in office with low-UV light bulbs in case you are concerned about the harshness of the light. These lights are very strong and don't break easily, other than keeping the ultraviolet emissions at bay.

You can try out light which are more efficient and save energy in case your office has the old style fluorescent tube lights. A lot of energy is wasted by them as they contain the magnetic ballast which wastes energy. As per the new law, it is essential for the offices to make use of lighting system which uses less energy.

The companies will have to think of extra competent ways of lighting their offices as the fluorescent tube lighting with magnetic ballasts are expected to be barred by year 2010