Anti-Fatigue mats can literally be used anywhere, and for everyone. There are many mats out there claiming to be anti-fatigue mats but you should be careful in selecting these, keeping in mind that anti-slip mats are not all anti-Fatigue mats.
There are a number of environments where these mats are essential and include production and assembly lines, workstations, distribution centers, cash/customer service desks, hotel reception desks and airport security areas.
When choosing a mat make sure that you do not create a trip hazard, choose a mat with sloped edges that are designed so that carts and trolleys can easily roll over them as well.
Bare in mind cleaning mats might need to be done regularly especially in environments like kitchens or medical rooms.
Here are some examples of who would benefit from an Anti-fatigue mat and our recommendations.
Factory workers
Factory workers cover a very broad spectrum of industry and individuals who will benefit from an anti-fatigue mat. All factory workers, like engineering professionals who design, build and test machines and the assembly staff, general laborers, who are the most common type of factory worker, including handlers, machine operators, maintenance workers, quality assurance workers as well as health and safety people and management can all benefit from using Anti-Fatigue mats.
The specific environment will determine the correct mat and include the following recommendations:
Hospitals and medical facilities
As discussed in previous articles Doctors and nurses can stand for hours on end in a surgical room and too need to be taken care of while they take care of us
Our recommendations for them are:
Food service industry
Many people think of ‘servers’ when they hear of the food service industry, but many other aspects involve standing all day. Line cooks, for example, spend the majority of their shift on their feet. Hosts and hostesses also stand for long periods. Even dishwashers can be on their feet for most of their shift. Not to mention the bar keep.
Our recommendations for them are:
Hairdressers and Barbers
It is one of the most common standing jobs out there. They are on their feet for hours at a time, often with no breaks in between customers. In a busy salon, they might not even get to sit down during their lunch break.
Our recommendations for them are:
