8 Signs Your Entrance Needs New Matting

Goodbye winter, snow and ice melt.  Hello puddles and mud.

For many facilities around the country, keeping up with interior maintenance this winter has been a nightmare and  your entrance matting may have seen better days.  Does your business need new entrance mats?

8 Signs You Need A New Mat 
1.  There isn't any

2.  Wet floor signs are posted at the entrance due to         weather not maintenance 

3.  Mats looks dreadful even after being cleaned

4.  You can see the rubber molding showing through where fiber used to be

5.  Matting shoes clear wear patterns

6.  Multiple standard size mats are used and are the wrong size and/or shape for the space

7.  Interior floor finishes show significant wear within six feet of the entrance

8.  Dirt, salt and moisture can be found throughout the building

 Information and pictures sourced from Mats Inc, Dealer Newsletter April 2015

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When choosing a mat, keep in mind:

When you think of matting you may think entrance only right away.  There are actually many areas of your building that mats can come in handy.

Here area few mat placement tips to best suit your needs.


Keep in mind the following:

• Mats are the first line of defense to stop dirt and moisture from entering a building.  70% to 80% of dust, dirt and grime in a building is tracked in from outside.
• As few as 150 people entering a facility can track in one pound of dirt in a 5-day work week - costing over $30,000 annually to remove.
• Mats improve indoor air quality and protect your facility and your bottom line.
• Mats are also useful in high traffic wear areas for spill control and other internal track off areas.
• Mats provide safety and anti-fatigue functions in factories, restaurants and other commercial facilities.
• Mats protect employees from slip and fall accidents and muscular skeletal disorders - saving employers thousands of dollars in workman compensation costs and employee down time.

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Scraper Mats, Scraper/Wiper Mats, Wiper Mats, Anti-Fatigue, Kitchen Flow-through Mats

"A Minimum of 10-15 feet of entrance mats provide the most effective soil management." - Carpet and Rug Institute

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What Can Increasing Employee Productivity By 20% Do For Your Business?

It's no lie we are all looking to maximize employee productivity but what if there was something slowing down production?   

• Do your employees stand 4 or more hours of the day? 
• Do your employees seem fatigued and tired?
• Are your employees standing on a hard surface?

Anti-Fatigue mats may be a simple solution to your problem and your employees will thank you.

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The Problem

In many industries, employees are required to work or stand in one spot for extended periods of time.  The strain and stress applied to the neck, legs and lower back can be directly linked to the employees overall health and productivity.  Leg and lower back pain is highest in workers who stand 4 hours or more per day.  Muscles and joints are constricted and blood flow is reduced.  The end result, the heart is forced to work harder, sapping energy, and minimizing worker capacity. 

Experts agree that anti-fatigue floor matting provides cushion to relieve neck, leg and lower back discomfort and can significantly improve productivity and employee morale while reducing absenteeism and chronic illness related to long-term standing.

How Does It Work?

It's actually quite simple.  The cushion or Flex of the mat stimulates minute, un-dectable muscle movement in the legs and calf muscles as the body continuously adjust to remain stable.  This in turn increases blood flow to-and-from the area, and the improved circulation reduces the pain and discomfort.  

Floor mating also provides insulation and relief from cold/damp floors, another cause of accelerated fatigue.

With the use of anti-fatigue mats, there are fewer days lost to injuries, fewer medical claims, as well as compliance with new health and safety requirements.

THE END RESULT: INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY AND GREATER EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION

 

Start seeing the benefits today at FloorMatShop.com

Information Sourced from Andersen Co and NoTrax

Workplace Solutions For Wet Areas

Slip and fall prevention is usually the main concern in wet and oily working environments.  Slip and falls account for approximately 20 -30% of the accidents which cause long-tern interruption of work and loss of productivity.

The 4 main causes of slips and fall accidents are:

• Slippery/wet surfaces
• Slippery surfaces caused by dry floor contaminants such as sawdust
• Obstructions, both temporary and permanent
• Uneven surfaces and changes of level

Date from NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health) on reported workplace accidents also cited overexertion and repetitive work as contributing factor to long-term absenteeism.  Combined, these two factors are the largest cause of non-fatal injury and illness cases involving days away from work*.

We offer a wide variety of high-performance anti-fatigue and anti-slip floor matting products with very specific functionality designed to address slippery work environments and the varying causes of slip and fall accidents.

To see our Anti-Slip and Anti-Fatigue Products CLICK HERE.

Increased Traction

Floors can become dangerously slippery when they are wet, exposed to water, oil, grease, industrial chemicals, and even soap or cleaning solutions.  Floor matting elevates the worker out of the liquid providing a dryer work and walking surface.  In extreme cases, aggressive surface textures or materials such as the Silicon Carbide grit surface found on all NoTrax® Cushion-Ease® GSII™ products offers added traction in even the harshest slippery environments.  

Remove Debris & Liquids

Floors can also become slippery when there is an accumulation of liquids, dusty floor contamination such as sawdust, and other debris on the work area floor. Floor matting used in these areas typically has a large-hole drainage system that drains or removes the liquid or debris from the work area keep the surface clean and clear.

Anti-Fatigue

Standing on hard surfaces for extended periods can lead to several problems such as pain, discomfort, and fatigue, all of which have a direct negative impact on a worker's balance.  The use of anti-fatigue floor mats provides a cushioning effect that improves circulation and alleviates the symptoms that can lead to fatigue.  This enables proper balance for the worker lessening the possibility of a slip or fall due to muscle fatigue.

*Source: NIOSH

& Superior Manufacturing Group, Inc. NoTrax Catalog 47, page 20

What is the Importance of a Message Mat?

First you might ask... What is a Message Mat?  

A Message Mat is a pre-printed highly visible mat to warn employees who may be entering a hazardous area, may need special ear or eye protection, or just act as a reminder to think and act safely in work environments.  

Now why is this important to your company?  Having a message mat at proper locations in your facility will assist employees to be more aware of their surroundings.  This in turn should reduce the risk of accidents. 

FloorMatShop offers a variety of Message Mats from Wiper, Anti-Fatigue, and Scraper. Below you can see the difference of each style to see what will work best for you.

Waterhog Sign Message Mats 

To view Waterhog Sign Message Mats in our store click here.

• Perfect for high traffic areas where a message mat with scraper/wiper capability is needed
• 3/8" thick, 100% UV resistant polypropylene fabric for indoor and outdoor placements
• Molded rubber backing resists curling and cracking in all types of weather. Available in smooth and cleated backing types.
• Earth-Friendly rubber backing has 20% post-consumer recycled content
• Sign is molded into the rubber

Available in 3' x 5' and 4' x 6'

*Sizes are approximate. Sign Message Is placed in the lower right corner of the mat in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

Message Size: 7.5" x 13"

Hog Heaven Sign Message Mats

To view Hog Heaven Sign Message Mats in our store click here.

• Anti-fatigue mats that convey safety messages
• Nitrile rubber top surface has a 20% recycled content
• Closed cell Nitrile blended cushion is permanently molded (not glued) to the Nitrile rubber top surface
• Chemical Resistant, Grease & Oil Proof
• Static Dissipative and certified slip resistant by the National Floor Safety Institute
• 5/8" and 7/8" thickness
• Borders are beveled and are available in black or OSHA approved yellow

Available in 3' x 5' and 4' x 6'

*Sign Message is placed in the center of mat in either a horizontal or vertical direction

Message Size: 7" x 14"

Superscrape Sign Message Mats

To view Superscrape Sign Message Mats in our store click here.

• Sign images are produced by molding a digitally printed polymeric material into a durable Nitrile rubber mat
• Signs are UV resistant and perform well in all types of environments
• Superscrape Sign are perfect for any application where a message mat with scraper capability is needed.
• Superscrape Sign mats are available in either horizontal or vertical orientations

Available in 3' x 5' and 4' x 6'

*Sizes are approximate. Sign Message Is placed in the lower right corner of the mat in either a horizontal or vertical direction.

Message Size: 7.5" x 13"

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If you have any questions on our message mats you can email sales@floormatshop.com or call 888-226-2724.

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