What is the recommended lighting level for an office workstation?

IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society) recommends 300–500 lux at the work surface for general office tasks and 500–750 lux for tasks involving fine detail, reading, or drawing. Combining ambient overhead lighting (300 lux minimum) with task lighting at the desk achieves these levels efficiently and reduces energy use compared to uniform high-intensity overhead systems. OfficeFurniture2go.com supplies task lighting for all desk configurations — call 1-800-460-0858.