How many of us know the feeling? We arrive home after a full day’s work and we say as we walk through the door: ‘Geez, I can’t wait to get off my feet!’
There is already much attention paid to workers who sit down for long periods, but we must also recognise the hardships
of standing at work for extended periods in such jobs as retail customer service, warehouse and industrial work. Problems that can occur include lower back, shoulder and neck pain, poor circulation, clotting, swelling in the legs, varicose veins and cramping.
The use of Safety and Anti-fatigue matting is encouraged in many workplaces. Studies have shown such matting can reduce worker tiredness and discomfort by 50% in comparison to working on hard floors.*
The mats’ features include:
• Cushioning effects that stimulate continuous micro-movements, thus reducing blood pooling in the legs.
• Ergonomic design that corrects balancing of the body.
Companies that have installed appropriate Safety and Anti-Fatigue matting have reported reductions in injury-related
absenteeism of workers, and fewer medical claims.
*Studies by Professor Redha Taiar, Bimetrics Engineer at University of Reims, France.
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