Anti-Fatigue Mats
An anti-fatigue mat acts as a cushion for the busy workplace to help reduce the fatigue caused by standing in the workplace for prolonged periods, especially on hard surfaces. Mats Nationwide have supplied hard wearing anti fatigue matting across a broad spectrum of industries including catering, health care and manufacturing, in order to improve working conditions and productivity.
Our popular rubber anti-fatigue mats come in a number of colours and styles, are easy to clean and are non-slip perfectly safe to deploy in working environments.
Why Choose Mats Nationwide?
You can find an anti-fatigue mat in manufacturing, packing and assembly lines where workers often stand in the same spot. These products however are not just made for manufacturers, other clients benefit from anti fatigue mats including commercial locations such as retailers, hotels, customer service areas, hotel receptions, warehouses, garages and kitchens.
Do Anti-Fatigue Mats Really Work?
Anti-fatigue mats are constructed to provide comfort for people who stand at counters, on assembly lines or any type of workplace or station for long periods by providing cushioning underfoot. A recent survey conducted by COBA Europe revealed that 68% of respondents found anti-fatigue matting to have a positive effect on the wellbeing of staff.
Anti-fatigue mats promote better blood circulation, as standing feet subtly adapt to the cushioned surface, stimulating blood circulation when foot and calf muscles expand and contract. Our anti-fatigue mats also provide rest bite from cold solid floors and are built with slip resistant qualities.
If you want to promote a better workplace and provide employees with a safer place to work, use anti-fatigue mats to reduce issues with muscular pain, circulation problems and reduce accidents.
What Are the Best Anti-Fatigue Mats?
As the UK’s leading supplier of floor mats, Mats Nationwide only stock the best anti-fatigue mats including safe step mats, duckboard swarf mats, oil and grease mats and multi purpose anti-fatigue mats. The best anti-fatigue mat is going to be the one that bests suits the nature of the job, such as bar and wet area mats which are customised for the hospitality sector.
All of our Anti-fatigue mats have the following features –
- Cushioning
- Bevelled edges
- Puncture resistant
- Anti slip backing
- Surface texture
- Chemical resistance
Makes your workplace safer, encourage employees to be more productive and reap the safety benefits of our premium anti-fatigue mats.
Cleaning Anti-Fatigue Mats
Rubber anti-fatigue mats will remain clean with a daily sweep. The use of warm water and a neutral detergent and periodical washes can help keep them clean over time. Avoid using any abrasive type cleaner as abrasion can cause damage to your anti-fatigue mat. Removal of any cleaning residue before reuse is also important to maximise the effectiveness of your mat. Finally using a pressure washer will also do a great job at clearing the grim that may build up over time on your anti-fatigue mat.
Benefits of Anti-Fatigue Matting
For many lines of work, staff have to be on their feet for long amounts of time. Keeping them fit and healthy at work is the responsibility of the employer, yet many employees work in painful or uncomfortable positions. This can lead to MSD’s (Musculoskeletal Disorders), which is the most common work-related health condition in the EU, and lead to absence from work. Anti-fatigue mats are one easy to implement measure to benefit both employers and employees and proven to greatly reduce the risk of MSD’s. The benefits for your employees provided by the installation of an anti-fatigue mat include the following:
- Durability and better resilience than sponge mats
- Reduce discomfort for works
- Anti-slip properties
- Resistant to most spills
- Comfort for legs, back and feet
- Protect employees from the cold
- Improve safety and well being in the workplace
How often should I replace Anti-Fatigue Mats?
There is no official rule on how often you should replace a rubber anti-fatigue mat. The general consensus is that the replacement should be installed every 1-3 years however as with many products, variables have to be considered when evaluating the lifespan of anti-fatigue mats.
Firstly, high footfall areas will naturally cause a decline in the quality of your anti-fatigue mat at a quicker rate than other locations. Should your workplace have multiple mats, rotating them can improve overall lifespan.
Another consideration to make is the type of industry you are in. Should your workplace handle chemicals , they may cause damage to the anti-fatigue mat following any spillages.
The final consideration to make is the type of mat you have ordered. Different surfaces will have different levels of durability. Our “light duty safety anti-fatigue mat” has a lightly patterned surface that may wear down quicker than that of our “”outdoor rubber bristle mat””. They have the same goal in providing a comfortable working space in the workplace, however each is designed for different environments.
How to Order Anti-Fatigue Mats from Mats Nationwide
The process for ordering an anti-fatigue mat is straightforward. Simply add standard sized mats to the basket, or complete our online enquiry form outlining the custom size you wish to order along with any additional information or give our sales a team a call.
If you require anti-fatigue matting urgently, please contact one of our team on 01565 756152 or email sales@matsnationwide.co.uk and we shall endeavour to work with you to meet your businesses target date. We are happy to offer FREE UK delivery and have international delivery available for those looking to purchase anti-fatigue floor mats from overseas.
