Anti-fatigue Floor Mats
Anti-fatigue floor mats can reduce foot pain and tiredness by absorbing some of the pressure from hours of walking or standing on hard floors. The cushioned surface prompts frequent and small leg and muscle adjustments, which can help to maintain blood flow and decrease the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have several industry-specific guidelines targeting industries that are at most risk for musculo-skeletal injuries.
When buying anti-fatigue floor mats, consider:
- Exposure to chemicals, which will dictate what matting material is most suitable
- Sealed surfaces and other resistance to the negative effects of cleaning agents
- Surface grip; enough to keep them in place but also easy to move
- Beveled edges to reduce tripping
- Cushioning; sufficient to encourage subtle movements but not too soft
In addition to their anti-fatigue properties, these mats may also be:
- Anti-slip
- Anti-static
- Perforated with drain holes (for wet areas)
- Spark-resistant or welding-safe
- Grease-resistant
- Crush-resistant
- Abrasion-resistant
On average, an anti-fatigue floor mat can be used for one to three years. Rotate mats between high- and low-use areas to extend their useful lives and replace them when they show signs of wear.
Anti-fatigue floor mats are available in various sizes, surfaces, materials, and colors.
MSC PRO-SAFE Anti-Fatigue Mat, 5x3 ft, 0.5 in, Vinyl, 1 ea
This PRO-SAFE anti-fatigue mat is designed for use in dry work areas. It features a corrugated texture and a sponge base. Its vinyl surfaces are highly resistant to wear, slips, and chemicals, and are easy to maintain, making it ideal for high-traffic environments where excellent anti-fatigue properties are required. The corrugation ribs are engineered to increase traction.
- Designed for dry work areas
- Corrugated texture with sponge base
- Vinyl surfaces resistant to wear, slips, and chemicals
- Easy to maintain
- Provides excellent anti-fatigue properties
- Suitable for high-traffic environments
- Corrugation ribs increase traction
- Measures 5 ft long by 3 ft wide
- Features a 1/2 in thickness
- Equipped with beveled edges
- Non-flammable construction
- Black and yellow color scheme
MSC Wearwell Entrance Mat, 72x36 in, Natural Rubber, 1 ea
Wearwell entrance mats are designed for heavy-duty outdoor applications. This mat features a natural rubber surface and base, providing excellent durability and debris removal for high-traffic areas.
- Heavy-duty traffic type
- Natural rubber surface material
- Natural rubber base material
- Raised bars and scrapers surface pattern, reversible
- Outdoor use
- Black color
- Edging included
- Made from recycled content
