Benefits of Using Anti-Fatigue Mats in the Workplace

June 29, 2016

Companies in every industry need workers to stand to accomplish all types of tasks, sometimes for many hours at a time, in one place. For example, retail businesses, grocery stores, warehouses, schools, hospitals, restaurants, and countless other companies have jobs that require employees to spend hours standing. Unfortunately, being on one's feet all day, everyday, comes with some negative, physical side effects.

It is understandable when workers complain about sore feet from being on their feet all day, but that is just the first sign of fatigue. Pain in the lower back and increased tiredness are other symptoms employers need to lookout for, not only for the well-being of their employees, but also for the sake of greater efficiency. Basically, sore feet, pain in the lower back and increased tiredness equates to an unhappy and unproductive work force.

Thankfully, there is something that can be done about it, something that benefits both employee and employer – anti fatigue mats.

Anti-Fatigue Mats for the Workplace Benefits Everyone

Ask anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet, how do they feel at the end of a long day? They will all say the same thing, its tiring. Well, the answer to employee discomfort in the workplace may be as simple as purchasing an anti-fatigue mat for each area where workers conduct their jobs. These types of mats are specially designed with comfort in mind, and are proven to reduce tiredness, sore feet and lower back pain associated with standing for long periods of time.

Anti-fatigue floor mats aren't new, although not every company has heard about them or uses them. However, the benefits of using these types of mats really outweigh their cost, as these help people to be more comfortable throughout the day at work. The more comfortable people are in the workplace, the more likely that they will be in a better mood, and that is definitely important for business that work closely with people.

Here at SOS Retail Sales, we carry premium anti fatigue mats of all sizes - 700 x 860 / 700 x 1600 / 1200 x 2000 / 1000 x 1600 / 1000 x 3100, and 15mm thick, made from EVA foam rubber. These are non-absorbent mats that are impervious to oil, hardy and easy to clean, and, these are non-conductive, which helps prevent electrical shock while working with power tools and machinery.

We also carry anti fatigue floor mats with holes, these are perfect for use in wet areas such as commercial kitchens, behind bars and inside walk-in freezers. For more information about anti fatigue floor mats, shopping trolleys, or retail equipment such as sanitation stations, shopping baskets and baby capsules, then browse our website or give and give us a call today.

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