What are AT Mats?
Anti-fatigue mats are mats designed to reduce fatigue caused by standing for long periods on a hard surface ie. cement or tiled floors. Fatigue-reducing mats can be made of various materials including rubber, carpeting materials, vinyl, and wood.
Why use AT Mats?
As the name would suggest, anti-fatigue mats are designed to reduce fatigue caused by standing for long periods of time on a hard surface. They can help staff to feel more comfortable as well as increase concentration and efficiency whilst of course providing additional safety in the workplace.
When should AT Mats be used?
AT Mats are ideally suited to customer service counters, reception desks, bar areas, supermarket counters and workstations.
There are a number of benefits of investing in anti-fatigue mats for your workplace including:
- Increased productivity
- They improve concentration, insulate against cold floors and reduce energy use by relieving tension, increasing blood flow through the feet and supporting the muscles which are being used.
- Reduced pain
Anti-fatigue mats are made up of small cushioned air dooms which help to stimulate cyclic muscle contractions. This encourages foot and body movement, promotes posture changes and stimulates blood circulation.
Back pain is a common complaint amongst workers who are on their feet all day and anti-fatigue mats can really help to prevent this from happening in the first place as well as relieve existing symptoms.
Offers better health and safety protection.
- Anti-fatigue mats absorb the shock due caused by walking.
- This cushioning effect reduces foot pressure, fatigue and the likelihood of injuries occurring.
- Their textured or ribbed surface also helps to prevent slips or falls.