KEEPING IT SAFE The Health and Safety Newsletter of the Barbados Employers’ Confederation Feb 5, 2015
Inside this issue: Building Effective Health and Safety Committees
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Do You Know Your Pictograms
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Air Fresheners: The Silent Menace
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Back Braces or No Back Braces
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Adopting a Culture of Prevention
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Your Christmas Feast: Your 8 New Year’s Resolution To be Stressed or Not to be 10 Stressed Types and Uses of Security Lighting
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Have a Chuckle
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Upcoming Events
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Special points of interest:
There must be equal employee and employer representatives on the safety committee.
Back braces allow a person to lift heavier weights but it does not give greater support
High levels of stress can result in ulcers, high blood pressure and weight loss.
One of the best leg toning exercises is skipping.
When installing security light ensure that they point away from the premises.
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However, once all parties involved fully understand that all the resources in Barbados are generated directly or indirectly by human work, the idea that a healthy environment equals a healthy worker, equals to productivity will be succinctly understood. Once this is understood the question no longer is where do we go from here, but what must I do to go forward.
ince the proclamation of the Act in 2012 many organizations are still in limbo regarding what is required by them to attain full compliance. Many organization find it difficult to read the 141 page document that is our legislation and even if they did, to plunge through the entire Act the legal jargon can be confusing. The legislation has piqued the interest of organizations to become compliant but so far that is as far as it has gotten - a piqued interest. How do we move from a state of awareness to a state of compliance? What must be done by all parties to ensure that organizations build safety into organization policies and everyday functions.
The lack of drive to adapt safety in the national occupational customs and practice.
The European Agency for Occupational Safety and Health has outline the following steps as necessary to channel the way forward for occupational safety and health in organizations.
1. Management Leadership: Management The Act providneeds to devise a strategy ed a guide The W which is both strict and book for emay For ward achievable. ployers. It offers a higher 2. Effect Documentalevel of litigious tion: This ensures internal weight than cohesion and effective what was previously in place. The major struggle communication. has been the creation of a workplace culture that is 3. Training: This enables the employees to conducive to safe people, place and plant. I have work more safely due to their increase in heard questions such as how am I to change the knowledge and skills. traditions of my organization after it has been in operation for so many years? My response to this 4. Full participation: all members of staff question always is, safety should have been apart should be made aware that participation of the business from its inception, actually the lack is not optional but is mandatory requireof safety procedures usually speaks to the type of ment. management procedures in place. The way forward based on the inspection of the current situation is to continue to communicate the importance of working safely in addiIt may be that the major concerns with the lack of a tion to giving the Act the teeth it needs through positive national safety culture are the following: enforcement. Moreover, organizations need to 1. The lack of sufficient man power within the enforce their safety policies by imbedding enforcement agency (The Labour Department) infringements into their disciplinary code. Remember, being safe is a journey of continuous 2. The poor interpretation of major parts of the improvements. Act
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Human Resources Roles in Selecting An Effective Safety Committee
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rganizing or re-energizing a safety committee, whose sole purpose is to prevent injuries and accidents, can protect your business from avoidable costs that directly affect your bottom line. A safety committee, as the heart of an organization’s safety efforts, can:
Make managers aware of production or operational safety issues.
Help save time and money by improving everyday work activities.
Reduce the risk of Prohibition notices or other penalties.
Increase employees’ safety awareness and knowledge.
Enable employees to actively identify and address safety issues directly affecting them.
Make workplace safety a more formalized and important commitment.
Show upper management’s genuine concern for employees’ well-being.
Selection of committee members According to the Safety and Health at Work Act Sec 103 a committee must comprise of equal employer and employee representatives. The employer appoints management members of the committee and in a unionized workplace, the union selects the employee representatives. If the company is not unionized, the employees are to select their representative by way of nomination to Management. Once the committee is selected, Terms of Reference for its operation should be drafted and adopted. The legislation states that a health and safety committee must:
meet at least once per quarter and keep records of what transpired at the meeting; and
be granted access to information relating to all workplace hazards and to all reports relating to the workplace environment.
It is a recommendation of the Confederation that where an employer representative is the chairperson, the secretary should be an employee representative and vice versa.
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Air fresheners:
The Silent Menace
Article Taken From: http://www.silentmenace.com/-Air_Fresheners_.html
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ext to pharmaceuticals, nothing in recent years has been pushed harder upon us than the vast array of indoor chemical socalled air "fresheners" or room "deodorizers." These products include metered sprays, plug-ins, sticks, wicks, mists, aerosols, carpet "cleaners," scented candles and even scented stones. There's virtually no place in the American business world that not only has these "fresheners" in every bathroom, but they're also in lobbies, hallways, office spaces and, most frightening, nurseries worldwide. Homeowners are seduced through clever advertising to ensure that as many rooms as possible have these "fresheners" circulating various chemical scents throughout the house. Gullible consumers can even extend this passion for perfumed air by installing "fresheners" in their cars, where a variety of chemically-induced scents fill the car's interior. Due to loopholes and favoritism regarding the chemical perfume industry, companies pushing these products aren't even required to list the ingredients of anything labeled as "fragrance." In no way, shape or form does a chemically-scented fragrance and/or aerosols propelled by butane, propane or other toxins create an indoor environment of fresh air. Chemical "deodorizers" or chemical air "fresheners" only mask other odors. These products do absolutely nothing to improve the quality of indoor air, and in fact, can contribute to a host of ailments from headaches, high pulse rate and nausea; to mention a few. Reports of the dangers of chemical air "fresheners" are just beginning to make the news. A recent MSN article stated that being exposed to air "freshener" chemicals as little as once a week can increase your odds of developing asthma symptoms as much as 71 percent and can contribute to an increased risk of a number of pulmonary diseases. The article went on to state that "A 2006 study showed that people with high blood levels of the chemical 1.4 dichlorobenzene -- commonly found in air fresheners -- were more likely to experience a decline in lung function." A September 2007 TIME magazine article, 'How "Fresh" is Air Freshener' reported that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) discovered that most chemical air "fresheners" contained variable amounts of substances called phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates). Besides the use of phthalates used as sealants and adhesives and to soften plastics, they are also used to dissolve and carry fragrances. The TIME article went on to report that "phthalates are commonly found in a variety of products, including cosmetics, paints, nail polish and children's toys -- and have long been at the center of a larger international controversy over their health effects." The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no regulations on the use of phthalates, does not require the labeling of phthalates content on products and does not consider the quantities to which people are exposed to be harmful, even though studies have suggested that high exposure to certain kinds of phthalates can cause cancer, developmental and sex-hormone abnormalities in infants, and can affect fertility.
The chemical ingredients in "deodorizers" – or anything else dealing with chemicals – can be found on the product’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). If a company insist on the use of such chemicals be sure the scan the MSDS to ensure that the constituents of the air fresheners are not known irritants. If the use of the deodorizer did not reap ill consequences immediately, it does not mean that it may not affect employees in the future, often times the chronic affects are worse than the acute effects. Previous Page:
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Back Brace or No Back Brace?
Dr. Tripp Stover
Stover Chiropractic, P.C. – Real. Simple. Healthcare. There are a handful of questions I’m asked quite often. “What type of mattress do you recommend?” “Who is your chiropractor?” “What shoes are good for my spine?” And last but not least, “Should I get a brace for my low back (or neck)?” I’ll address the low back brace in this article. It isn’t an easy question. Many people work in professions that require them to lift heavy objects on a regular basis. Baggage handlers and construction workers, for instance, are increasingly working with the help of a back support belt in the belief that using it can reduce the likelihood of a back injury. In fact, many companies require it of their workers so as to reduce the number of days spent out of work recovering from an injury. But are back support belts really effective? The experts are skeptical. Reducing the number of back injuries is an important goal. Almost 20% of all illnesses and injuries in the workplace are due to an injury to the back. The cost of treating these injuries is estimated at between 20 and 50 billion dollars each year. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), a branch of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that is responsible for workplace safety, has researched the subject extensively by examining the available scientific literature on the effectiveness of back belts. Based on their staff’s research and analysis, NIOSH believes that companies should favor instituting sound ergonomic programs as opposed to the use of back belts for preventing injury. Back belts (also referred to as abdominal belts or back supports) are being purchased in greater numbers than ever. However, after examining the evidence, NIOSH found there was no support for the claim that the use of back belts prevents back injuries in those who have never suffered a back injury. In fact, in many cases it may promote injuries to the back. A study performed by researchers at Ohio State University found that people were just as likely to injure their backs while wearing a support belt as when they were not wearing one. The study subjects wore one of three different kinds of back belts: elastic, leather or orthotic. The elastic belt lightened the load on the subjects’ back by only 10%. The other two belts were found to have no effect whatsoever. Professor William Marras, lead author of the study said, “You can lift about 20 percent more weight when you wear a back belt, but that doesn’t mean that you have 20 percent more protection on your spine. So you may try to lift more than you can handle and hurt yourself.” Dr. Chad Henriksen, a chiropractor specializing in issues related to health in the workplace, feels that support belts can weaken the back. “Too often, employees will wear the back support throughout an entire eight-hour workday,” Henriksen says, “and in that situation, I think we’re getting some de-conditioning of the muscles in the lumbar spine which sets them up for back troubles later on.” Regular use of support belts also raises blood pressure, which can be an issue for those with hypertension. Unless you have suffered a back injury that requires the use of a back support belt for rehabilitation, it is better to avoid them and instead learn the proper techniques for lifting heavy objects. You can also employ the use of hand trucks, chutes, slides and hoists to help take a greater part of the load off your back. Previous Page:
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Adopting A
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By: Ms. Cherese Neblett Health, Safety and Environmental Officer Columbus Telecommunications Barbados Ltd
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ulture, when considered by many Barbadians brings to mind aspects such as conkies and folk songs at Independence, Christmas morning in Queen’s Park and jump up on Spring Garden for the climax of the Crop Over festival. Barbadians generally take great pride in their culture and continue to practise it even when living abroad. Bajan culture embodies the way we do things in our island and it influences our life practices.This too can be said about “organizational culture”. Organizational culture can be defined as the “feel” of the atmosphere in the workplace. It is the characteristic ethos of an organization and as BusinessDictionary states, it is “based on shared attitudes, beliefs, customs and written and unwritten rules that have been developed over time and are considered valid”. Where does safety fit into the organizational culture? The fact is that whether you recognize it or not, your organization already has a safety culture and it influences the behaviour of its employees. How would you describe the safety culture in your organization? Is it a culture of neglect or prevention? Does the “wait ‘til it’s broken and then fix it” attitude persist or is it the “fix it before it gets broken” mentality? The culture that exists within your workplace speaks volumes to the way the organization feels about safety. Is the employer being responsible and has accepted his legal duty under Section 6 (5) of the Safety and Health at Work Act 2005 (SHaW Act) “to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees”? Adopting a culture of prevention is an essential component of a positive organizational safety culture. The sagacious Benjamin Franklin once said that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. In Bajan culture, we often say “prevention is better than cure” and “a stitch in time saves nine”. These quotes summarize and further reiterate the importance of adopting a culture of prevention in the workplace. It is always better to prevent an unfavourable outcome rather than try to fix it once it has happened. Remember that “wuh ain’t catch yuh ain’t pass yuh” and because there may have been no records of serious accidents at your workplace, it does not mean that they will not happen if you continue with poor safety standards and a substandard health and safety culture. Five principal elements of a safety culture of prevention are summarized below: Management Commitment - This is undoubtedly one of the most important features and it requires the visible and active leadership of management in health and safety related matters. The attitude at the top of an organisation permeates the entire organisation. If senior managers genuinely take an active interest in
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health and safety, not only will they motivate and empower employees to work safely but their values and practices will become the shared values of all. Risk Assessment - The influence of risk assessments on an organization’s safety culture is paramount. Organizations that conduct risk assessments and engage employees in conducting job hazard analyses aid in raising the awareness level of employees. Risk assessments involve the systematic and detailed identification and assessment of all significant hazards facing the workforce and the development of appropriate control measures to prevent or reduce the likelihood of injury or damage. Policy - Having a health and safety policy further promotes a positive safety culture because in addition to outlining company health and safety objectives, it should also be in accordance with legislation such as the SHaW Act which ensures compliance with minimum safety best practices. Communication - This is another integral component in fostering a safety culture of prevention. Employees at all levels must be informed of the hazards and risks arising from their job functions and the control measures that have been implemented as well as what is expected from them as employees. This may be fulfilled through training sessions, informal safety meetings such as tool box talks, memos, etc. but the mode of communication must be suitable to the recipient so the message conveyed can be easily understood. Incident Investigation – The prompt investigation of all accidents and near-misses also plays a pivotal role in engendering a culture of prevention. Investigation of these aid in the identification of any deficiencies and once remedial actions are taken, help to prevent future reoccurrences or more adverse consequences. Hence, the need for clearly developed accident reporting procedures cannot be over-emphasized. Organizations that have successfully adopted a culture of prevention as part of a positive safety culture reap several benefits including increased morale, improved company image and a reduction in financial losses due to accidents. However, changing an existing culture is an ongoing process which requires commitment and sustained effort and interest. Is your company’s safety culture one of which you can be proud? If not, take that first step on your journey to a culture of prevention!
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Your Christmas Feast: Your New Year’s Resolution Article Taken From : http://www.lifestyle.com.au
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very year individuals indulge over the Christmas season in hopes of shedding the gained weight in the new year, and therefore at the dawn of a new year, these weight loss targets are written on paper and stuck to a wall to remind them of the targets they had set for themselves. While this is not ideal because eating in moderation is the best plan, here are some guidelines and steps to assist you along the way. Fitness First has produced a guide to help people get back into shape after a break. Fitness First personal trainer and kickboxing champion Natalie Bee has put together her top five exercises to help shift those unwanted pounds and tone up your body. “This workout targets every bit of the body, it will blitz those bingo wings, lengthen the legs, flatten the tummy and perk up your posterior,” commented Natalie. 1. Posture - Stand tall and look attractive. Perfect posture will give you an instant boob lift, bum lift and make you look taller and full of confidence. Stand with your back flat against the wall. Push your head, shoulder blades and the backs of your hands against the wall and hold for 20 seconds. Repeat five times with a short rest in between. Do this every day and see the transformation! 2. Arms – This exercise will tone the triceps, better known as the dreaded bingo wings! Improve tone and definition by doing Tricep dips. Sit on a step deck with your back straight and your hands facing inwards, with palms supporting you on the step. Carefully lift your bottom off the step, (supported by your hands) and shift forwards slightly so your back is clear of the step. Keep your legs outstretched in front of you (or, for beginners, bend the knees) - this is your starting position. Bend the elbows, lowering yourself so that your bottom almost (but not quite) touches the floor, and then bring yourself back up, straightening the elbows. 12 repetitions Tricep dips and 3 sets, three times per week will see you playing bingo with confidence. 3. Legs - A great way to tone and strengthen is to skip. Find your old skipping rope and get skipping. Fantastic for banishing those thunder thighs and defining your calf muscles. 20 min of skipping 4 days a week will give you a pair of perfect pins - you'll want to show them off. 4. Stomach – Tummies on show mean you want flatter and tighter abs fast! Lying on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat, keep your hands by your temples and focus on a spot on the ceiling to prevent neck strain. Lift your upper body towards the ceiling and hold for 2 seconds before lowering to your start position. Keep your back straight throughout. 20 crunches every night is all it takes to keep the "who ate all the pies?" jokes at bay.
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5 Bottom - Want a pert posterior? Start on all fours with hands in line with shoulders. Keeping the pelvis parallel to the ground and pulling your stomach tight, push the sole of one foot up towards the ceiling keeping the knee bent. Take care in ensuring that your back is straight and the pelvis isn't tilting. The movement is a pulsing motion up to the ceiling and back down. Squeeze the buttocks tight and feel the burn. Repeat with the other side. 20 reps 3 times a week is all it takes to recreate the famous Kylie bum!
Ultimate Immune-Boosting Smoothie Ingredients
3/4 cup frozen raspberries 3/4 cup frozen strawberries 1 orange 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup raw almonds 4-5 ice cubes
Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Raspberries and Strawberries: In addition to providing Vitamin C, berries are loaded with antioxidants that neutralize free radicals that cause damage to our bodies. The fiber they contain is also phenomenal for our digestive health. Orange: Since you’re using a whole orange, this smoothie boasts more than 300 percent of your daily value of Vitamin C — the classic immune booster. I prefer to get my vitamin C from whole food sources rather than supplements. Greek Yogurt: There’s some good evidence out there that suggests that the probiotics found in yogurt may boost your immune system. If nothing else, Greek yogurt packs a ton of protein with less sugar than its conventional counterpart. Look for brands that state “live and active cultures” on their labels. Almonds: A 2010 study found that compounds from the skin of almonds boost our body’s ability to fight off viruses — including those of the flu and the common cold! They also contain minerals like magnesium, zinc and iron, which our body needs to build a strong immune system. Previous Page
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To be Stressed Or Not to be Stressed? By: Ms. Aleika Walker International Business Professional
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veryone fantasizes of a nonchalant and unruffled life. However, most of us battle everyday with the pressures and stress this world has to offer. These strains range from individual factors in our personal lives to constraints and uncomfortable environments in the work place. An interconnectivity is also established when stress is created when trying to balance work
and family responsibilities. Take Susan for instance who has a full time 9 am to 5 pm job, 4 kids and university classes on evenings. Stress is woven into her daily routine when trying to give 100 percent to each area of her life. Stress management is an important segment in a company’s commitment to Occupational, Health and Safety. Ensuring that a depressurized environment is established and sustained is not only important to your employee’s health but has a direct link to your overall productivity. Stephen P Robbins defines “stress as a dynamic condition in which an individual is confronted with an opportunity, constraint or demand related to what he or she desires and for which the outcome is perceived to be both uncertain and important”. This definition identifies that stress can be deemed a motivator for some individuals presenting them with opportunities to attain goals and as a constraint for others. Stress is often highlighted in a negative context but many employees thrive and excel under stressful circumstances such as deadlines and targets. What is deemed a stressful situation by someone may be deemed a walk in the park to another. Work Place Stressors Job Security and Uncertainty - In Barbados’ current economic condition job uncertainty is ironically a certainty. Due to unfavorable conditions, many companies have resorted to downsizing, layoffs and mergers to wade the waters of survival. This factor has become the major stressor for employees in today’s society. The battle of sanity rages in their minds with the reality that their position within a company can become redundant in a split second. The overextension of financial resources for personal enhancement such as loans and houses can be added pressure and stress when the means of income is being diminished or extinguished. Using Susan as the resident example, the loss of her job would incur many consequences for her way of life. Her everyday expenses including her university fees and children’s maintenance would be in jeopardy and added burden to her already hectic life. Job uncertainty produces anxiety, depression and irritability in employees because they are consumed with helplessness and the feeling of being a prey in a potential trap waiting to be devoured. Expansion of Job Description - Role expansion broadens the meaning of multi tasking causing employees to feel overworked and abused. Instances of job dissatisfaction and frustration occur when no incentives or benefits are given for the increased workload. Additional deadlines and targets cause employees to feel stressed and pressured because of the added responsibility and no compensation or consideration for their well being.
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Unattainable Goals - The object and main priority of any organization is productivity and profitability. Employers expect maximum productivity and returns on their investments which requires employees to commit and excel in their delegated areas. However overly ambitious employers sometimes establish unattainable goals for employees thereby creating a stressful and hostile environment. Deadlines and targets are created on short notice and expected to be completed in a short time span. Employees feel the obligation to complete these tasks without objections or queries due to the fear of victimization or reprimand. Disparities between Management - A hostile environment can also be created when there is miscommunication or a lack of communication in the chain of command. This is an environment for disaster where employees are receiving multiple directions to achieve the same goal. These disparities can also be seen in department rivalries where individuals deem their input more valuable than others. Individuals coping with stress in these situations experience physiological, psychological and behavioral symptoms. High levels of stress can result in ulcers, irritability, high blood pressure, weight lost and in some extreme cases suicide. According to the American Heart Association when faced with stressful situations our body releases stress hormones which causes our hearts to race and constrict blood vessels. They suggest clearing mental clutter to lower high blood pressure to overcome stressful situations. The health of employees is a great concern to organizations because this translates into absenteeism. Stressed employees require extensive leaves of absence due to the inability to cope in the work environment. It’s in the organization’s best interest to ensure that they create an environment conducive to productivity with low stress levels. In this economic climate it is impractical to guarantee human resource sustainability but it is also important to reassure employees of their value and their importance to the company’s success. Here are some recommendations to aid in this process:
Team Building exercises
Incentives (performance or attendance incentives, outstanding achievements)
On Site Amenities ( gym, day care, exercise classes)
Wellness Programs
Employees operate at their full capacity when they feel comfortable in their environment. Stress poses adverse affects to an employee’s health and the company’s productivity level. Remember a healthy and happy Employee fosters a successful and profitable business.
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Types and Use of Security Lighting Shine a light on the problem! Strategically placing outdoor lights can deter potential intruders. Criminals do not want to be identified which is why they target property that offers them the most protection from neighbors and passersby. It s important that the lighting is pointing away from the building and not onto the property. Point the lights unto the property allows the thief to see exactly what is happening, however, once it is pointing away from the property it causes a blinding effect. Here are 3 types of lighting to consider each with its own advantages and disadvantages:
All-Night Lighting: Covers your property with constant lighting, making it difficult for an intruder to enter without being seen. This type of lighting tends to be the most popular. Pros: It’s convenient. Can be set to turn on at dusk and off at dawn with a light-sensitive photocell. Cons: This type of lighting uses the most electricity. It can add a significant Increase to your utility bill.
Motion-Activated Lighting: Turns on when someone or something passes by a motion sensor. Pros: It can be quite frightening for a trespasser when lights suddenly turn on, one reason this type of light is so effective and popular. This type of lighting saves electricity, as it is only activated when needed. Cons: Light needs to be in the right position to turn on when you want it.
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Hi/Low Combination Lighting: Uses a low intensity light throughout the night. When someone passes by, the motion sensor causes the lights to get brighter and brighter. Pros: Saves some money on electricity while providing complete illumination when needed. Cons: Can’t really think of any.
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