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Standing for long periods of time on hard floor surfaces is one of the most common causes of physical fatigue. Muscles constrict causing reduced blood flow. The result is pain and discomfort. The heart is forced to work harder, and the body begins to run out of energy. Muscles ache and joints hurt.
Anti-fatigue matting may be the simplest and most effective way to reduce standing worker fatigue.
Many studies have been done over the years. Results were conclusive. Workers who were forced to stand on had concrete floors for long periods of time suffered significant levels of fatigue and discomfort in the legs, back and through the body. On the other hand, workers who stood on anti-fatigue mats were able to reduce the level of fatigue and discomfort by as much as 50%.
Fatigue caused by long term standing is easily and too often overlooked. Workers, however, are suffering the consequences on a daily basis. Companies are losing literally billions of dollars per year in reduced productivity, increased health care and workers compensation costs, higher insurance rates and absenteeism.
To increase productivity and decrease dollars spent on down time and health care, many companies are implementing quality programs. Quality, safety and ergonomics are so interdependent that one process cannot exist without the other. Successful quality programs require the support from all employees. The best way to get that support is to ensure the maximum level of performance and cooperation through ergonomic and safety programs. Healthier, happier employees are also more productive, efficient and safe employees.
The plight of the standing worker is very real. The right anti-fatigue mat for the right application can go a long way towards easing the situation and creating a more productive, quality driven environment.
*Excerpt from "Practical Ergonomics & Anti-Fatigue Matting, Wearwell/Tennessee Mat Company
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