Anti-fatigue matting can reduce the health dangers of standing for long periods of time, especially on hard cold floors. In the absence of appropriate flooring, employee health problems can include; pain in the lower back, legs, and feet, among more serious health concerns.
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Anti-fatigue means that the product material is designed to prevent or reduce fatigue for people standing at work for long periods of time. Anti-fatigue matting is a simple solution for employees that work on their feet.
Anti-fatigue floor mats stimulate the calf muscles to move more and improve overall standing health. Standing for long periods of time at work without appropriate flooring like anti-fatigue mats can lead to health problems such as back pain and poor circulation.
When anti-fatigue floor matting is not used, muscles can harden quickly and lead to poor posture, especially on hard and cold industrial floors. Standing for long periods of time at work can adversely affect employee health, cause MSDs (musculoskeletal disorders), and affect productivity.
Fatigue matting helps to stimulate blood circulation and thus prevents signs of fatigue in standing activities. Not all anti-fatigue matting is made equally. Well-selected anti-fatigue matting relieves the pressure on the feet, joints, and spine and makes an important contribution to the overall health of your employees.
The cost depends on the type of environment that requires the mats and the quality selected. Investment in anti-fatigue matting is worthwhile, due to the reduction in absenteeism, sick leave, and the increase in employee wellbeing and productivity.
In general, it can be said that a closed industrial mat is suitable for dry workplaces, while an “open” workstation mat (a mat with drainage holes) provides the necessary drainage for workplaces where oils, water, or other liquids are used. We offer a wide range of different anti-fatigue mats so that the right mat can be found in every work environment.
Things to consider when selecting anti-fatigue matting:
Yes, there are specific anti-fatigue mats made of special PVC or nitrile rubber (NBR) that are resistant to oils and chemicals. Please contact our team to inquire about specific resistances.
The thicker the mat the more you would be able to rely on the mat to provide you with anti-fatigue properties, however, the higher a mat’s profile is the more of a tripping hazard it can become. Our mats are equipt with beveled edges to avoid tripping hazards. Each situation of standing hours or working conditions would influence the thickness that is required
