The benefit of anti-fatigue matting is no joke; it increases team productivity, promotes blood circulation, and decreases absenteeism. But from time-to-time we like to reflect on anti-fatigue matting blunders to laugh and learn. In these examples, we take a look at some “nice try’s,” and show you how to easily correct these quirky matting quandaries:
1. These mats that were a “rip” off
Ripped mats need to go. They are an eyesore that can cause slips and trips! Put these poor mats out of their misery. There are inexpensive anti-fatigue mat options that are also tear-resistant. These anti-fatigue options will ensure your team stays in top shape while preventing any trip hazard created by old torn anti-fatigue mats.
2. Reduce reusing these recyclable mats
This make us ☹. These workers are clearly suffering from the wear and tear of working on concrete! People perform better, miss fewer days, and have higher company loyalty if they just have a decent anti-fatigue mat.
3. Some mats go to heaven… others go to mat purgatory
This is apparently where mats go to die. We’re not really sure what’s going on here, but it isn’t good. Using a single anti-fatigue mat with proper ergonomics is the way to go. Old stacked anti-fatigue mats creates unnecessary trip hazards.
4. These are the anti-fatigue mats that failed mat school
You had one job. Be a mat. And you failed. This is an eyesore at best, and a major injury waiting to happen at worst. Use 3’x3’ anti-fatigue floor tiles that won’t come apart in use.
5. These anti-fatigue mats that are a little too close for comfort
These anti-fatigue mats clearly don’t have enough cushion for job, which is why they’ve found themselves in this awkward position. This is not the way to make employees happy. Start with an anti-fatigue mat with the right level of support from the beginning.
6. Bonus: This anti-fatigue mat deserves a proper burial
Ole Bessie was a great anti-fatigue mat in her day. She treated you well and was always there to relieve your fatigue woes when you were sore. But Bessie’s time has come. Give this anti-fatigue mat the proper burial it deserves, and let Ole’ Bessie rest in peace.
Overall, it is important to buy the right mat in the first place, or at least replace your mats when the time comes. Hopefully these examples will help prevent some of these "what not to do" situations. If you have any questions about replacing your matting, a Wearwell rep is here to help: https://www.wearwell.com/replocator
