The use of ergonomic matting has proven economic advantages for business owners, and wellness advantages for standing workers. Study after study shows the advantages of anti-fatigue mats on employee health.
What are anti-fatigue mats?
Anti-fatigue mats reduce fatigue and health impacts from extended standing. Anti-fatigue mats from Wearwell are scientifically designed promote blood flow (“muscle-pump theory”) and deliver superior ergonomic benefits to standing workers.
Anti-fatigue mats are not a “magic pill” to remove all pain points the standing worker might experience. However, these mats do measurably reduce impact on various parts of the body, especially feet, legs, knees, and hips. Anti-fatigue mats improve circulation and soften the pressure on worker joints and muscles. That means improved ergonomics and performance.
How can anti-fatigue mats save my business money?
There are many ways that the best anti-fatigue flooring can benefit not only the health of your employees but the bottom line as well:
The Real Dollar Value - Long-term standing on hard, unforgiving floors can cause a host of problems. Joint pain, back pain, muscle weakness, and foot pain can be debilitating for workers that must use their bodies day after day. The health issues caused by long term standing can cause an increase in workman's comp claims, raise insurance premiums, and slow productivity to a crawl. Anti-fatigue mats offer better blood circulation in the body and reduced fatigue. They also reduce the impact on workers' joints by up to 50%, decreasing the overall impact on the spine.
Absenteeism - When your workers are in pain, they are far more likely to call in sick the next day. Poor ergonomics can cause absenteeism to soar, as well as the many of the hidden costs associated with absenteeism. Anti-fatigue mats provide relief to the standing worker, so those pains don’t build up as quickly, and are dissipated when they do begin to build. The true goal of ergonomics is to send the workers home every day in as good of shape as when they first came into the building for their shift.
Rise In Productivity - Concrete floors cause pain and discomfort when standing for extended periods of time. It may be time to take a closer look at your productivity figures to see if worker output is increasing or decreasing over time. One helpful tip- take an anonymous poll of your standing workers to see how severe their aches and pains are. Many of the companies who work with Wearwell cite a rise in productivity. OSHA states that, “When used properly, anti-fatigue matting provides an overall healthier work environment, fostering enhanced worker productivity.”
Your business depends on the hard work of your employees. Take care of them while doing something good for your business’ bottom line. Putting the health, comfort, and well-being of employees at the forefront will lead to a rise in productivity, a dip in sick days, and an overall morale boost in the workplace.
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