Why Use Anti-Fatigue Rubber Floor Mats From New Pig?

Anti-fatigue rubber matting is often used to decrease foot and leg fatigue for workers who stand in one position for long periods. Physical fatigue occurs when muscles are constricted and blood flow is reduced. Because the heart is forced to work harder to pump blood through these constricted areas, the body runs out of energy. The result is pain, discomfort and fatigue. New Pig anti-fatigue rubber matting works by encouraging subtle movement of the leg and calf muscles, which in turn, promotes the flow of blood back to the heart.

Many available as a mat or choose from the widths offered and custom lengths.

New Pig anti-fatigue rubber matting will help alleviate these symptoms, but providing rubber floor mats alone may not solve the entire problem. Discomfort, tiredness, and sore feet and legs after long hours of standing may be the combined effect of several factors, including work design, workers' footwear, and flooring material.

Studies show that standing for long periods of time is particularly stressful and fatiguing regardless of the quality of both shoes and the matting and rugs provided. What should be considered first when a person stands all day at work?

When considering the use of anti-fatigue rubber floor mats, New Pig recommends other factors to consider, such as frequent changes in the working or standing position, footwear, and flooring.

Changes in working/standing position: The worker should have some choice about his or her working position and an opportunity to change position frequently. New Pig recommends our Modular Mat Systems and Personal Work Stations interlocking floor mats to allow you to create safe, dry work surfaces in a configuration of your choosing. Also consider an optional seat and some kind of footrest to increase the variety of body positions.

Footwear: Choose comfortable shoes with adequate arch and heel support and cushioning to further reduce the harmful effects of prolonged standing.

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Variety and Uses

Commercial Matting

New Pig offers a broad selection of commercial entrance matting and rugs and industrial entranceway rubber floor mats for virtually any company. Low-maintenance industrial entranceway rubber floor mats with an abrasive surface are ideal for exterior zones. Industrial rubber matting in the foyer or vestibule protects interior floors from soil and moisture. New Pig's selection of wear-resistant entranceway and interior rubber matting is both attractive and hard working.

Non-Slip Rubber Flooring

Industrial non-slip rubber floor mats are the best way to promote safety. And now, with the modular design of New Pig interlocking floor mats, any configuration prep station or industrial workstation can be accommodated. Molded rubber matting with an anti-slip textured surface keeps workers safe, resists grease and chemicals, and rolls up for easy handling and maintenance. It's the perfect solution for kitchens, bars and industrial areas!

Safety Mats

Skid-resistance is an important characteristic of New Pig safety matting. Besides providing sufficient traction on greasy and oily surfaces, well-designed safety matting should be durable, versatile, and submersible. Hermetically molded and sealed, seamless vinyl safety matting is suitable for even the harshest industrial environments.

Food Service Rubber Floor Mats and Kitchen Rubber Floor Mats

Kitchen rubber floor mats, restaurant rubber floor mats and food service rubber matting require good drainage and outstanding anti-fatigue characteristics. New Pig's selection of matting and rugs do it all! Food service rubber matting and kitchen rubber floor mats should resist grease as well as mold and mildew growth. High-traffic restaurant rubber matting must be slip-resistant.

Gym Floorings and Sports Floorings

Health clubs, weight rooms, ice arenas, locker rooms, and other sports environments can benefit from matting and rugs that provide safety and enhance interior spaces. Due to the naturally wet areas of these establishments, slip resistance and durability is paramount.

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Disposable Mats
PIG® Sticky Steps® Mat lifts dirt and debris off the soles of shoes and cart wheels-but will not leave behind a sticky residue. It can be used in commercial, industrial and residential applications, and is the perfect solution for areas such as a shop or garage into an office. Each disposable 2-mil polyethylene sheet has a specially formulated non-transferring adhesive and is non-allergenic, non-odorous and non-drying. PIG® Sticky Steps® Mat comes in a low-profile, 30-sheet pack that adheres to the floor. When the top sheet becomes dirty, simply lift it off and throw it away! A new, clean one will be there to take its place. A numbered pull-tab system lets you know how many sheets remain. PIG® Sticky Steps® Mat increases carpet or floor life and helps reduce maintenance and cleaning costs. Available in 3 colors and sizes.

Safety, Safety, Safety!
Does your facility have any high-voltage electronic equipment that must be manned at all times? Perhaps you've decided to purchase anti-fatigue mats for these areas and that's great! But did you know that New Pig's selection of anti-fatigue rubber floor mats are also available with insulation against charges up to 30,000V and still provides safe and comfortable footing? Corrugated Switchboard Mats will do just that. Ozone and flame-resistant, the ¼" thick rubber matting won't create a tripping hazard.

New Pig wants to be your partner in reducing and eliminating workplace accidents. While rubber matting is a great place to start, there are other factors you need to consider:

• Evaluate your work force to determine which schedules are least fatiguing and return the highest levels of performance and safety
  
• Educate your employees on how to reduce the risks associated with managing their lives around their work schedules
  
• Conduct periodic health and safety assessments of employees. If needed, implement programs to control risks from human factors
  
• Measure employee fatigue levels while on duty and devise alternative schedules for hours of service regulations

New Pig carries all the products to meet your industrial and commercial safety needs. Call us today at 1-800-HOT-HOGS® (468-4647) or click here to view our entire line of rubber matting, including safety matting and outdoor rubber matting.