How Important Are Anti-Fatigue Mats?

Various studies and researches have shown standing for long periods of time in the workplace can be very detrimental to an employee's health, well being and affect their level of performance. This especially applies to standing on unprotected flooring rather than on mats or anti-fatigue mats. Standing for long periods of time can cause posture to become progressively worse. Workers will begin to slouch and shift their weight from one foot to another, slouching causes staff to become less alert and active. This type of tired and restless behavior could be alleviated with an industrial floor mat or even more effective, an antifatigue mat. When uncomfortable positions are maintained at work it can lead to circulation problems with swollen feet and legs. It is important to recall the OSHA guidelines on worker safety Section 25(2)(h) states: "An employer shall take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker."

XpressMats offer the highest quality mats and antifatigue mats available for all kinds of work environments. The flooring in the workplace affects all aspects of the work environment; concrete flooring can be harshest in jobs that demand long hours in static standing position. A large portion of these workers belong to manufacturing and service industries, including, retail sales associates, assembly-line workers, nurses, teachers, supermarket workers and food services staff. With so many work sectors suffering problems such as swollen and sore feet, having the suitable antifatigue mat in your workplace is both crucial and beneficial. Happy Feet mats from XpressMats supply exceptional anti-fatigue mats with unique safety features. They feature dense rubber cushioning with solid Nitrile Rubber, giving protection against deterioration and contamination, they are also heel-resistant and suitable for any type of footwear. With the help of anti fatigue mats you will notice a positive transformation in your staff and their work approach.

An Industrial Floor Mat will Alleviate Ergonomic Injuries

Anti fatigue mats will not only benefit your staff but as a direct consequence your work environment and employee productivity will dramatically improve. If employees are comfortable in their work place, they are happier, producing more effective work results. Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job and work environment to the worker. When there is a mismatch between the physical requirements of the job and the physical capacity of the worker musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can result. MSDs are injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal discs, injuries that account for more than 1/3 of all occupational accidents and illnesses serious enough to result in days away from work. This not only slows down worker productivity but also have lifelong detrimental health effects for staff. The use of mats, in particular anti-fatigue mats in the work place can actually save you money. Using industrial mats and antifatigue mats will safeguard your employees' health along with keeping your company within OSHA regulations.

Standing on an antifatigue mat conserves energy by as much as 50%. These results are confirmed by independent tests, comparing industrial floor mat with hard flooring, employees recorded reduced feelings of fatigue. Industrial mats also have the added advantages of not only insulating feet from cold weather conditions but also insulating your office and workplace, saving you the employer money on heating bills. Anti-fatigue mats help reduce tiredness and increases performance and productivity. Ergonomic injuries are avoided, decreasing staff absenteeism and raising staff satisfaction. By fitting out you workplace with XpressMats antifatigue mats everybody feels the Benefits!

Prolonged Standing and Anti-Fatigue Mats

Whilst regular short periods of standing are beneficial for the body, standing over long periods of time (i.e. 4+ hrs) will start to affect the body's performance in a number of ways. Industrial mats and fatigue mats ease the following problems that arise from inefficient work stations; joint compression, this is a painful compression of particularly the lower section of the body, particularly painful for the feet, as they are compressed by the weight of the entire body. Compressing joints means body fluids are squeezed out of the space in the joint. When this occurs joints become malnourished, and cannot continue to support the weight of the body. Anti fatigue mats encourage movement of leg muscles, resulting in increased blood and oxygen flow and thus reducing this compression. If muscles are engaged in long contraction to keep a person standing proper circulation of bodily fluids are interrupted. As gravity pulls blood down into the feet it can result in blood pooling in the legs, which can eventually lead to varicose veins. An antifatigue mat encourages blood flow offering the best solution for protecting your staff and their health.

Numerous national and international studies have attested to these problems in the workplace, all study results point to modifying floor surfaces to reduce problems. By covering your work surfaces with an industrial floor mat or anti-fatigue mats your staff will experience less tendonitis, bunions, corns, inflammation, fallen arches and flat feet. Having pain and problems with the feet don't just stay there either, they effect the rest of the body lower back pain and neck problems can be caused by prolonged standing. Stressed feet also mean a greater likelihood of arthritis in the knees and hips, which could easily lead to legal cases arising in the future from disgruntled staff experiencing ongoing health complications. As it is the employers' duty to ensure a safe working environment, our guaranteed super strong and durable safety mats and antifatigue mats can safeguard your company. XpressMats produce a wide range of stylish, colorful and practical mats and anti-fatigue mats.