--- title: How the right light helps carry out jobs correctly and safely description: Ledlenser offers a range of portable work lights that are robust, reliable, and powerful. These work lights are designed to provide precise illumination. image: https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/IM2020_LED_Sept147-1.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/shedding-new-light-on-the-worksite#main-content) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) Search [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) 1 min read # How the right light helps carry out jobs correctly and safely [![Picture of LEDLENSER](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/ledlenser_logo.jpg) LEDLENSER](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/author/ledlenser) : 16 May 2024 How the right light helps carry out jobs correctly and safely 2:46 Working in automotive workshops, construction sites, mines or gas and petrochemical processing plants, can present unexpected challenges that impact the safety of workers and how they perform their jobs. Having the right light can make all the difference; specialised systems that withstand the toughest situations, or meet strict Ex and IECEx safety standards. Outputting light at specific colour temperatures, or simply providing flexible, reliable illumination, means work lights must be fit-for-purpose. That’s where [Ledlenser’s](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/ledlenser/b/558086/brand)range of portable work lights come in - offering solutions for any environment, no matter the task. Andrew Vaughan, APAC Sales Manager (Industrial/Hardware), Zen says,  > *“Our ‘not one light fits all’ approach responds to our customers’ unique needs and focus on quality. I**n potentially explosive environments, or specialised tasks like automotive colour matching where minor mistakes can lead to costly detailing reworks, selecting the right lighting is critical to achieving the best outcomes.”* ### EX7 torch ![EX7_Safety_2](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/EX7_Safety_2.jpg?width=270&height=180&name=EX7_Safety_2.jpg) With the smallest spark having potentially catastrophic consequences in industrial operations, the Ex-Zone 0/20 rated [Ledlenser EX7](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/electrical/portable-lighting/intrinsically-safe-torches/flashlight-zone-0-20-led-lenser-ex7/p/04105746)torch is designed for use in spaces subject to explosive gases, vapours and dust such as fuel tanks and grain elevators. Workers can easily operate the torch while wearing gloves thanks to the large magnetic switch, seamlessly adjust the light beam between spot or flood via the patented Advanced Focus System and be more productive with a battery life of up to 45 hours. ### W7R Work area light![ZL502737_6](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/ZL502737_6.jpg?width=270&height=180&name=ZL502737_6.jpg) For automotive professionals, consistently and accurately colour matching a vehicle’s paint against the manufacturer’s paint chips requires a light with a high colour rendering index (CRI) and multiple colour temperature outputs. The [Ledlenser W7R](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/electrical/portable-lighting/worklights/ledlenser-zl502737-work-light-rechargeable-multi-positional-flexible-with-flood-beam-additional-uv-led-w7r-600lm/p/03710696) Work area light features a wide-area COB LED with continuously adjustable colour temperatures between warm/cool white light (4000 to 7500K). A fold-out rotatable lamp head illuminates narrow work areas evenly, and UV light in the lamp head detects leaks. ### H7R Headlamp![Ledlenser_H7R_Work_Woodmill](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Ledlenser_H7R_Work_Woodmill.jpg?width=270&height=180&name=Ledlenser_H7R_Work_Woodmill.jpg) As you have come to expect from Ledlenser, the intuitive[H7R Work headlamp](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/electrical/portable-lighting/industrial-headlamps/ledlenser-zl502195-h7r-work-headlamp-rechargeable-black-yellow/p/01360191) is bright, reliable and flicker-free, making it ideal for a mix of construction and factory applications. Ledlenser’s Smart Light Technology offers simple light beam adjustment, integrated in a robust design for dust, water and impact protection.   If you want to brighten up worksite safety and deliver higher quality outcomes, then it’s time to equip your team with the right lighting that meets their specialised tasks. 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