Energy Efficient Night Lamp


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Applications: Stop slip and fall injuries after dark **
Relevant Background: "A nightlight is a small light fixture, usually electrical, placed for comfort or convenience in dark areas or areas that may become dark at certain times, such as at night or in an emergency...People usually use nightlights for the sense of security which having a light on provides, or to relieve fear of the dark, especially in young children. Nightlights are also useful to the general public by revealing the general layout of a room without requiring a major light to be switched on, for avoiding tripping over stairs, obstacles, or pets, or to mark an emergency exit. Exit signs often use tritium in the form of a traser. Homeowners usually place nightlights in bathrooms, kitchens and hallways to avoid turning on the main light fixture, especially late at night, and causing their eyes to adjust to the brighter light.[1]...Some frequent travelers carry small nightlights for temporary installation in their guestroom and bathroom, to avoid tripping or falls in an unfamiliar nighttime environment. Gerontologists have recommended use of nightlights to prevent falls, which can be life-threatening to the elderly.[2]..The low cost of nightlights has enabled a proliferation of different decorative designs, some featuring superheros and fantastical designs, while others feature the basic simplicity of a small luminous disc..." ("Night Light", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightlight)
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Relevant statistics: "There are two kinds of falls - same level or from height....Same level falls can be caused by slippery and uneven surfaces, debris and tripping hazards, dark and obstructed pathways, and unsuitable footwear... Each year there are about 17,000 lost-time injuries due to falls in the workplace*..65% of all fall-related injuries are from "same level"* One in five lost-time injuries result from falls* Every year about 20 people die in Ontario because of workplace falls*..80 workers are injured every day because of a fall - that's one every 20 minutes*An average WSIB claim is $11,771; factor in other costs like lost productivity and staff replacement, and the cost can be as much as four times more - approximately $59,000 per injury* with a profit margin of 5%, sales/services required to cover the total cost of one injury equals about $1.2 million*... " ("Slips, Trips and Falls", https://www.wsps.ca/Information-Resources/Topics/Slips,-Trips-and-Falls.aspx)
*** Relevant Insurance Coverage: a. Liability both personal for personal injury and commercial for home based business and commercial property. ** Liability also covers liability of employers for residence employees.... b. Travel and health .. ***

Location: North America

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