Ergonomic Matting for Areas of Dangerous High Voltage Equipment

Need a anti-fatigue mat for a custom application. Well this is one type of matting that we are constantly supplying for our customers, but many people do not know this type of mat is available. Many plants protect their workers when they are working around high voltage equipment.

Diamond-Plate Switchboard is the newest version of high-performance non-conductive matting. Designed to protect personnel in areas with dangerous high-voltage equipment, it can insulate against as much as 30,000 volts of electricity. Its unique diamond-embossed surface is easily

cleaned and will not collect contaminants.

Diamond-Plate Switchboard matting conforms to ANSI/ASTM D-178-

01 Type II (a premium quality vinyl compound resistant to UV, ozone

and many common chemicals), Class 2. 1 Year Warranty.

Color: Black (BK)90

Have a special anti-fatigue mat application? Let us know and we will see if we can find you a mat for that special application

Wearwell Food Production Mat Specifically for Food Production and Processing Industries

Need a food production mat? Well this one has been a top seller. Check out the specs below or visit http://www.ergonomicpartners.com/product/358/125/482-Grade-A-Food-Mat-12-Thick.aspx to view it on-line.

Defined by its specially formulated anti-microbial rubber compound and

its totally functional design, Grade A is the first mat designed specifically

for the food production and processing industries. Its uniquely

formulated Nitrile rubber compound is designed to withstand fluids and

oils commonly found in food processing environments including

vegetable oils, animal fats, citrus, and fish oil. Grade A:

1) Passes ASTM G21-96 (2002), the test used by NSF to determine

resistance to microorganisms and is 100% anti-microbial.

2) Has built-in handles to ease pick-up and cleaning of the mats.

3) Features a hygienic porthole and solid underside design that

simplify cleaning and virtually eliminate areas where food can

collect.

4) Has a substantial underside knobs that allow quick drainage and

increase the comfort level of the mat.

5) Has a textured surface that increases traction when greasy and

wet.

6) Is permanently anti-microbial and the additive has GRAS status.

Give us a call at 314-766-4578 or view all our mats at http://www.ergonomicpartners.com/Anti-Fatigue-Matting.aspx

Ergonomics for the Standing Worker

Wearwell is the premier supplier of anti-fatigue and ergonomic matting. Below is an article on the importance of ergomomic matting for your workers. Thanks Lisa for the nice article.

Ergonomics for the Standing WorkerBy Lisa O'Dell, Vice President of Marketing, Wearwell

The word "ergonomics" is defined as "the natural laws of work". Optimal performance, which many of us define as productivity, is the ultimate goal of ergonomic design. It' therefore reasonable to expect that the implementation of ergonomic concepts offers tremendous value to any company, and can be realized with the creation of comfortable, healthy and safe work environments. Providing anti-fatigue matting for standing workers is an excellent example of ergonomic design.
Past research has shown that long-term standing on hard surfaces negatively effects worker' productivity and health. On a simplistic level everyone knows that it's uncomfortable. On a more complex level, standing on hard surfaces is uncomfortable because leg muscles become static, continuously flexed in an attempt to keep your body in an upright position. In the short term, this reduces the natural flow of oxygen and blood back to your heart causing fatigue and blood pooling in lower extremities. In the long term, it will take a toll on your body in the form of varicose veins, low back pain, leg pain, and fallen arches, just to name a few of the most common ailments. The most functional, comfortable and effective solution for eliminating standing workers aches and pain is the use of well-designed anti-fatigue matting. These ergonomic products can play a huge part in injury prevention, the reduction of standing worker fatigue, and increased productivity.

Anti-fatigue mats work by encouraging subtle movement of leg and calf muscles. As the muscles contract and relax they pump blood back to the heart and eliminate blood pooling in the lower extremities which often occurs if a worker's muscles are totally static.
Once anti-fatigue mats are installed, it is very common to hear stories about how they dramatically help a particular employee. For example, a Rolls Royce assembly plant recently purchased anti-fatigue matting for several operations including welding stations. One of their employees, a 39 year-old welder, suffered from Plantar fasciitis, which is an inflammation of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot. This is a very painful condition often caused by prolonged standing. Rolls Royce tried several remedies including gel insoles, which were found to be a nuisance and not very effective. After standing on Wearwell® WeldSafe® Anti-fatigue matting for several weeks, the production manager said that the welder was much more comfortable and had in fact stated that his work conditions are 90% improved.
Not all companies have such dramatic results, but virtually all would tell you that anti-fatigue mats make a very positive impact on their employee' morale and performance. To insure that the overall experience with matting is good, it' important to:
Understand that you will probably not be able to please every employee because everyone enjoys a different level of comfort, and
Select products that optimize performance.
Here are some classic examples:
if you have an area where carts are pushed from workstation to workstation, it is best to find a product that will withstand cart traffic (ErgoDeck)
if you have over-spray buy a mat that has an abrasive coating on the surface to provide necessary traction (Diamond-Plate with GritWorks!)
buy wet area matting for wet areas and dry area matting for dry areas (24/Seven for wet areas and Diamond-Plate for dry areas)
if you frequently reconfigure workstations or have very large areas to cover, look at the modular products on the market (ErgoDeck)
if you use caustic chemicals in your facility, test the mat yourself to make sure it will withstand the rigors of your environment. (24/Seven CFR )
if you have employees that require an extra level of comfort, look for the greater compression deflection test results or the lower durometer (UltraSoft Diamond-Plate)

Perhaps most importantly, always purchase anti-fatigue mats that adapt the work environment to the needs of the worker. This will ensure optimal performance and that is truly ergonomics at work.

If you need ergonomic matting for your workers, please visit us at www.ergonomicpartners.com or sales@ergonomicpartners.com .