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Właściwości światła niebieskiego

Janosik E., Marzec S.

Polish Journal for Sustainable Development

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2017

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T. 21, cz. 2

37--46

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Światło niebieskie stanowi składową widma promieniowania słonecznego oraz widm wielu źródeł sztucznych. Oprócz generowania wrażeń wzrokowych, ma zdolność oddziaływania na organizm człowieka jeszcze w innym charakterze. Doniesienia naukowe stwierdzają możliwość wpływu światła niebieskiego m.in. na przebieg rytmu biologicznego, na samopoczucie osób starszych, na proces leczenia zmian skórnych. Jednak najlepiej rozpoznanym aspektem oddziaływania światła niebieskiego na człowieka jest jego zdolność do wywoływania uszkodzeń siatkówki oka. W środowisku pracy, domowym i komunalnym stosuje się liczne źródła technologiczne czy źródła oświetleniowe nowej generacji, które w swoim widmie zawierają światło niebieskie, dlatego światło to można uznać za powszechnie występujący czynnik, mogący zagrażać zdrowiu człowieka. W artykule przytoczono wyniki przeglądu literatury oraz informacji w mediach o oddziaływaniu światła niebieskiego na człowieka, celem przybliżenia tego tematu szerszej grupie społeczeństwa.

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Blue light is a component of the sun and many artificial sources’ radiation spectrum. This light has capacity for not only creation of visual impression but also affecting the human organism otherwise. In accordance with scientific reports, the blue light may have effect on biological rhythm, elderly persons condition, treatment of skin diseases. But its capacity for retina’s injury is recognized in the best way. There are many technological or modern lighting sources at work, domestic and municipal environment, which emit blue light. We can therefore say that blue light is a common existing factor and unexpectedly may pose a threat to human health. In this article, the review of literature and media information about blue light are reported, to acquaint the society with this subject.

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The Effect of Bright Light on Physiological Circadian Rhythms and Subjective Alertness of Shift Work Nurses in Iran

Kakooei H., Ardakani Z. Z., Ayattollahi M. T., Karimian M., Saraji G. B., Owji A. A.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2010

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Vol. 16, No. 4

477--485

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In this study, the effects of bright light (BL) on the rhythms in body temperature, plasma melatonin, plasma cortisol and subjective alertness, in 34 shift work nurses at a university hospital were assessed. They were exposed to very BL (4 500 lx) during 2 breaks (21:15–22:00 and 3:15–4:00) or dim light (300 lx). The subjects were studied under 24 h of realistic conditions during which their plasma cortisol and melatonin were measured at 3-h intervals; their body temperature was also measured during and after night shift work. Subjective alertness was evaluated with the Karolinska sleepiness scale. Administration of BL significantly suppressed night-time melatonin levels. A one-way ANOVA revealed that BL tended to increase cortisol levels and body temperature and significantly improved alertness. These results demonstrate that photic stimulation in a hospital setting can have a powerful influence on the adjustment of the circadian system.

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The Effects of the Level of Alertness During the Rest Period on Subsequent Performance

Hirose A., Nagasaka A.

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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2003

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Vol. 9, No. 4

479--490

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The aim of this study was to examine how to take an effective rest to prevent a decline in alertness at work. The relationship between alertness during the rest period and subsequent task performance were investigated. The electroencephalogram (EEG) during the rest period was classified into 3 types, and these types had a significant effect on performance after the rest period. Type 1 (increasing in theta, alpha 2, and beta 1 power) was the best one for carrying out the task, whereas performance gradually declined in Type 3 (no change in EEG activity). In the case of Type 1, the method that would relieve sleep inertia bad a more positive impact on performance after the rest period.