Reduce fatigue with anti-fatigue floor mats
The average American factory worker averages over 45 hours a week standing on his or her feet. This time could be predominantly spent standing at a workstation, walking from workstation to workstation, or-more likely-a combination of both. Unfortunately, many factory floors consist of nothing more than a concrete slab. Standing for long periods of time on a cold hard concrete surface without the benefit of an anti-fatigue mat is not only very uncomfortable, it also causes physical fatigue as blood passages constrict and leg muscles become static as they work to support the person's weight over the course of a long day. To compensate for the restricted blood passages, the heart works harder to pump blood as the body begins to run out of energy, resulting in pain and discomfort.
Anti-fatigue mats work by encouraging imperceptible swaying motions, contractions, and relaxations of the leg and calf muscles in response to the flexibility of the anti-fatigue mat. This, in turn, keeps the blood from pooling in the veins and promotes a less restricted flow of blood back to the heart, thereby reducing fatigue.
New Pig anti-fatigue mats are highly effective for boosting employee well being and morale, and helps comply with ADA and OSHA requirements. For more information on anti-fatigue matting, click here or call 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) now!
New Pig anti-fatigue floor mats offer a number of strategic benefits, including:
An anti-fatigue mat surface that is too soft can actually increase fatigue. Consequently, an anti-fatigue mat surface that is too hard may be only slightly better than standing on concrete. Overly soft or hard surfaces also tend to wear out more quickly. So-called "ergonomic" anti-fatigue mats that claim being the "softest" or "plushest" in the market fall well outside the desired parameters for reducing fatigue, and in many cases, actually increase it! Overly soft anti-fatigue mats also may increase the likelihood of injury due to surface instability that causes excessive body sway or lower extremity shifting over a prolonged period of time. New Pig anti-fatigue matting is engineered to a demanding set of specifications that reflect the latest research on optimal compressibility.
- Strategic balance between flexibility and stability
 A quality anti-fatigue mat achieves a fine line between encouraging enough flexibility to allow for small changes in posture that increase blood flow to and from working muscles, and excessive muscular activity that might accelerate fatigue. Overly soft anti-fatigue floor mats increase the risk of loss-of-balance as well as being detrimental to overall body posture. Additionally, too much instability in an anti-fatigue mat over a prolonged period of time can cause or worsen muscular-skeletal conditions in a number of areas in the body, causing debilitating painful conditions. On the other hand, extreme levels of stability in anti-fatigue mats do not encourage subtle muscular activity and increased blood flow. The lack of circulation causes the pooling of blood and painful swelling in the lower extremities, which, if experienced over a prolonged period of time, can lead to debilitating physical maladies like varicose veins. New Pig anti-fatigue floor mats provide a surface that softens as needed in response to surface activity.
- Resistance to bottoming out without being too soft
An anti-fatigue mat that is too soft may easily bottom out and begin to take on the same characteristics as a mat that is too hard because the cushioning material becomes fully compressed. This condition defeats the purpose of having anti-fatigue matting and is only marginally better for workers comfort than having no mat at all. New Pig anti-fatigue mats maintain adequate compressibility yet remain appropriately thick enough to resist bottoming out, providing the perfect combination of stability and compressibility.
- Proper response to movements
 A quality anti-fatigue mat will compress in response to weight and quickly rebound back to its original shape as the weight is shifted. If this compressing and rebounding action is delayed, the mat's elasticity is compromised because it will likely already be partially compressed as weight is shifted back onto it. Anti-fatigue mats offer a quick response to movement so that no matter how quickly weight is shifted, the mat works in-phase with the movement, providing remarkable anti-fatigue characteristics.
- Proper compression without being overly soft
Some anti-fatigue mats utilize a closed-cell PVC sponge construction rather than foam, which tends to get harder as it is compressed. Closed-cell PVC sponge retains the proper characteristics to provide a softer surface for standing and walking across, thus helping to relieve leg and back discomfort, yet remain responsive to compressibility and shifting loads.
 Foam based mats tend to absorb moisture and trap debris, which leads to unsanitary and unsightly conditions. In areas where heavy usage and wear-and-tear occurs, such as food prep stations, foam mats that get cut or torn are susceptible to trapping food particles and bacteria in cells that are almost impossible to completely clean. New Pig anti-fatigue mats utilizing a closed-cell PVC sponge are easier to clean if sliced or torn. Some New Pig anti-fatigue matting can be swept, vacuumed, or pressure washed with soap and water without any danger of damaging the mat.
- More durability = Less replacements
Unlike many foam mats whose thin cell walls quickly rupture and lose their elasticity with use, Some of the New Pig anti-fatigue mats closed-cell PVC sponge maintains its integral composition in the face of repeated and rugged use, thereby significantly reducing the number of replacement cycles that result over time.
Anti-Fatigue mats
New Pig offers anti-fatigue floor mats for every application, including Pebble Step Soft-TredT with Dyna-ShieldT for areas where harsh chemicals are present; Diamond-Plate Runner for the ultimate in traction; AirugT Mat for comfort at an economical price; or Comfort KingT Anti-Fatigue Mat for the utmost in comfort and durability!
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New Pig anti-fatigue mats are highly effective for boosting employee well being and morale, and helps comply with ADA and OSHA requirements. For more information on anti-fatigue matting, click here or call 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) now!
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