Six ways anti-fatigue mats help teams improve
August 8, 2024
By Wearwell, for the Blue Print
By Wearwell, for the Blue Print
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Anti-fatigue mats are used all over the world. But do they work? Here are some of the top benefits and reasons for using anti-fatigue mats.
Improve team moraleLow morale and toxic team members are difficult to measure, but we all agree they have a palpable negative effect on the team. Team members who do not feel supported by their company lose company loyalty over time.
Ergonomic anti-fatigue mats help people feel better while they work and have more energy after their shift. The difference between being in pain versus feeling rested after a shift is enough to affect anyone’s attitude. Anti-fatigue mats show employees that you care about supporting them from the ground up. Measurably increase productivityDon’t believe it? There are several studies proving this. The biggest manufacturers in the world all use anti-fatigue matting to add to their overall productivity rates.
One major American Automaker completed a 1-year study before and after anti fatigue mats. They saw a 2.2% increase in productivity alone. Scaled across a business, this makes a significant difference to the bottom line. It just makes sense when you think about it: Workers can work more efficiently when they are not in pain. Promote health benefitsAnti-fatigue mats have been proven to reduce the chance of varicose veins and pooling blood in the legs. In a study completed by the University of Loughborough, workers compared standing on an industrial mat versus a concrete floor.
The study found that workers shift their feet more on an anti-fatigue mat. This subconscious shifting keeps the legs pumping blood around the body and was associated with higher blood oxygen levels and reduced fatigue. Workers who stood on concrete reported more fatigue. More concerning was the increase in skin temperature in the legs for these workers standing on concrete, which was attributed to pooling blood in the legs (just another negative side effect of not using anti-fatigue matting.) Reduce absenteeismWhen workers are in pain, they are more likely to stay home from work: a simple concept that many businesses do not fully address. Workers in pain are not just skipping work, they are taking care of their bodies so they will be able to continue to work over a long-term basis.
Anti-fatigue mats are one essential way to reduce the effect of work on your team’s physical health. It is not uncommon for manufacturing companies to observe a 25% reduction in absenteeism rates after implementing anti-fatigue matting in a secure, ergonomic fashion. Trust the studiesThere is a reason the top manufacturers in the world all invest in industrial matting and industrial flooring: they’ve studied the effects and know anti-fatigue mats help their employees perform better and improve bottom lines.
Large manufacturers have every incentive to cut costs, but they understand skipping out on mats increases their overall cost while also draining employee loyalty, morale, and productivity. An anti-fatigue mat is one of the best, passive ways to protect employees and keep them in the building day after day. Return on your investmentMatting is not a cost, it is an investment that saves your company money by reducing long term injuries, floor impact injuries from slips and falls, as well as decreasing absenteeism. This, combined with a small overall increase in productivity, will add up immensely over time.
Content originally from Wearwell. Reused here with permission.
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