Visual Friction Audit Worksheet
The CEO Lighting Diagnostic, introduced in Chapter 12 of Industrial LED Lighting That Pays, provides a structured approach to evaluating lighting performance in industrial settings. This tool helps identify areas where visual friction may be hindering productivity and efficiency. The Visual Friction Audit Worksheet below lets plant leaders quickly assess their facilities and helps them identify specific lighting issues to address. Participants are encouraged to score each question on a scale from 1 to 5. The total score derived offers a preliminary estimate of the facility’s Visual Friction Index. This assessment serves as a foundational step toward enhancing the overall visual environment of the manufacturing space.
Before moving on to the worksheet, take this simple 10-second quiz:
Look up.
Does your facility contain any of the following lighting systems?
- Metal Halide (MH) or Other High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps
- High-Pressure Sodium (HPS)
- Mercury Vapor (MV)
- T12, T8, or T5HO Fluorescent
- T12 or T8 LED Tube Lamps or Retrofit Kits
- LED Systems Installed Before 2015
If you recognize even one of these, you are operating with hidden inefficiencies, and more importantly, there is measurable performance, cost, and operational upside suspended directly above you. Start your 90-Day Lighting Transformation Plan with a Lighting Profit Audit. Schedule your Lighting Profit Audit Briefing today.
Visual Friction Audit Worksheet
An index score ranging from 40 to 50 indicates an excellent lighting environment, suggesting that the facility has been designed to support optimal visual performance.
Scores between 25 and 39 reflect moderate visual friction, indicating that there are areas for improvement that could enhance productivity and worker comfort.
A score below 25 signifies high visual friction, requiring immediate attention and strategic optimization to prevent operational inefficiencies. Understanding these scores can guide facility managers in making informed decisions about necessary interventions.
If your Visual Friction Index is 39 or lower, right now is the time to begin your 90-Day Lighting Transformation Plan. Start by scheduling your Lighting Profit Audit Briefing today.