What is Anti-Fatigue Matting

How do mats reduce fatigue?

If a person is allowed to stand on an Anti Fatigue Mat, their muscles will subtly contract and expand as they adjust to the flexibility of the mat. These subtle muscle movements or 'micro contractions' increase the blood-flow and increases the amount of oxygen reaching the muscles, thus greatly reducing fatigue. Rubber mats are ideal for this purpose as they force the user's leg muscles to adjust to the flexible surface. Rubber mats can also improve blood circulation by insulating the feet from a cold floor. The heart has to work hard to keep circulation going in the body's extremities, and this is greatly impeded in cold conditions because the arteries, veins and capillaries are forced to close. This is the body's heat-retention mechanism at work. Blood is diverted away from parts of the body exposed to cold in order to reduce the amount of heat lost through the surface of the skin. However, over longer periods this leads to numbness, stiffness and numerous circulatory health risks.

Standing for long periods of time on hard floor surfaces is very uncomfortable and causes physical fatigue. Leg muscles become static and constricted as they work overtime to keep that person in an upright position, and blood flow is greatly reduced causing pain and discomfort. In this situation the employees' heart is forced to work harder to pump blood through these constricted areas and his or her body begins to run out of energy. The long-term health risks associated with this type of fatigue include spinal compression, damage to other joints and long-term circulatory problems including deep vein thrombosis, strokes and heart disease. 

Keeping the feet insulated from the cold will keep the arteries, veins and capillaries open which in turn improves blood circulation and reduces discomfort and risks to health. Anti-fatigue mats can thus improve productivity and employee well-being. By reducing an employee's energy consumption and easing fatigue, the individual is able to carry out tasks for much longer periods and with greater efficiency.

Benefits

Reduces fatigue

Promotes employee wellbeing

Increased productivity and morale

Reduced spinal compression

Increased circulation

Reduced back, leg, foot and ankle fatigue

Reduces the risk of impact breakage of dropped objects

Absorbs vibration and impact

Suitable locations

Work stations

Production lines

Packing lines

Food preparation areas

Reception desks

Shop counters

Gymnasiums/fitness centers

Weight rooms

Garage flooring

Anywhere feet need comforting relief

Anti-fatigue mats are widely used for an extensive range of applications in workplaces to offer a safe and comfortable working environment to the workers. Various researches have proved that these mats enhance the productivity of the employees and reduce pain and injuries. Anti Fatigue Matting is generally used in food industry, pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, laboratories and other critical environments to offer a safe and healthy environment to the workers. Anti-fatigue comfort matting is particularly required in industries where the workers have to stand for long hours. Here are some of the important benefits of using anti-fatigue mats in workplaces. A large variety of mats of different shape, size, material and color are easily available in the market to meet your needs and budget. You can also customize these mats as per your specific needs to make your workplace clean and comfortable.

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