Studies
Show Rubber Floor Mats Reduce Lower Back Pain.
The largest cause
of doctor visits in the United States is lower back pain. Lower
back pain is becoming more and more common and is usually accompanied
by aches and pains in the feet and legs. Harsh and demanding work environments
in which workers stand on a hard surface for extended periods of
time are a major cause for back, foot and leg pain.
When working and standing on hard floor surfaces muscles can be constricted
and blood flow reduced causing extreme fatigue. Workers experience
pain and exhaustion because the heart is forced to work much harder
to pump blood through these fatigued areas.
Rubber floor mats are an effective means of providing a
subtle rebound as workers stand or walk on the anti fatigue mat.
This causes gentle movement of leg and calf muscles that stimulates
circulation. As muscle activity and blood flow increases it helps
to eliminate fatigue caused by constricted blood flow.
Rubber floor mats are an effective solution proven to reduce
leg fatigue.
The
Center of Ergonomics at the University of Michigan conducted a study to test effects of a variety of floor conditions on physical fatigue. Mark Redfern, in charge of the testing, required 14 employees at the Ford Chesterfield Trim Plant to stand throughout
their entire shift on either concrete or 3/8" rubber anti fatigue mats. The results showed that the rubber floor mats reduced fatigue and discomfort by 50% compared to hard concrete floors.
Some of the direct benefits of using a anti fatigue mat are:
- Increased worker productivity
- Reduced worker compensation costs
- Lower insurance costs
- Decrease in absenteeism
When you consider that companies lose billions of dollars each year due to these worker related issues, the investment of an industrial
anti fatigue mat is well worth it.
Not only do workers experience pain and discomfort from standing on hard surfaces, but long-term health problems such as flattening of the foot and
varicose veins are just two of the health concerns associated with long term standing. Lack of worker productivity, emplyee turnover and worker compensation and insurance costs can really add up.
The National Safety Council's publication titled "Ergonomics", recommends the use of an anti fatigue mat as a real solution to this problem. Ergonomists, occupational nurses, insurance agents, and POM managers are among those who agree with the positive
benefits of using rubber floor mats.
A Simple, Effective
Way To Provide Comfort and Increase Productivity in Employees Is By Using A Quality Rubber Floor Mat
Studies show that employees that stand or walk for long periods of time may develop back and knee problems over time. These problems affect workers moral and creates an uncomfortable work environment
for employees, which negatively affects production. The use of an anti fatigue mat or rubber floor mat are a effective solution to this problem.
Anti fatigue flooring products, such as diamond plate floor mats are specifically designed to provide cushion and support for employees that stand or walk for long periods of time.
With minimal expense and maximum benefits, rubber floor mats are welcome additions for employees on assembly lines, at check out stands, in factories, trade shows, or any another applications that involve constant standing or walking in the same area. The
sponge-like construction provides support and a resilient walking and standing surface that relieves employees from chronic back pain or knee problems.
Dawg® offers a variety of rubber floor mats with stress and fatigue reducing qualities for you to choose from. Each of these anti fatigue flooring
products create a surface much more pleasant to stand on than vinyl tiles and offers a non-skid surface, giving your employees added security from accidents caused by slipping.
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