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Anti-fatigue carpets - Non-slip

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What are anti-fatigue mats for?

Standing on hard ground for long periods of time (i.e. more than 4 hours a day) or walking for a long time in a confined area is the main cause of physical tiredness (malaise, back pain, neck problems, head, foot pain, swelling of the lower limbs) and is a source of risk of temporary and chronic injuries.
It is common to see a worker placing cardboard, carpet, or a piece of rubber on the floor in an attempt to reduce perceived leg fatigue. Other workers use certain types of shoes (jogging shoes or crepe soles) to reduce discomfort.
The use of Notrax mats improves working conditions in the company, because they are the simplest and safest way to reduce or even avoid the aforementioned problems. In fact, carpets perform an anti-fatigue, non-slip, insulating and protective function.

Anti-fatigue function It has been scientifically proven that standing in a static position for a prolonged period of time can cause damage of various types and levels to people. In fact, we are not only talking about physical fatigue, but also back pain, neck problems, headaches, pain in the lower limbs and feet, soreness, problems with the circulatory system, to name the most common and frequent. The Notrax mats are the ideal solution since they help to considerably reduce the aforementioned ailments and increase comfort during work, for the simple fact of replacing a hard support surface with a soft one.
Anti-slip function All Notrax carpets are equipped with non-slip surfaces; If we think that 20% of accidents at work, in any type of activity, are due to falls, mainly caused by slippery surfaces, we realize the importance of providing the operator with a support surface that is not only anti-fatigue but which performs an important and non-negligible function of preventing falls due to slipping.
Insulating function Most of the floors in industrial premises are made of concrete and do not insulate against the cold that comes from the ground (especially in winter); Notrax carpets constitute an effective barrier not only protecting against cold or too much heat (for example for the areas in front of the ovens) but also reducing the transmission of noise and vibrations.
Protective function Damage and breakages are often caused by falling tools, carpets cushion any falls, avoiding damage to the tools themselves and scratching the floor.

What benefits does the company derive from the use of notrax carpets?

A study carried out by the University of Michigan (USA) has shown that: Remaining on an anti-fatigue mat during eight hours of work allows you to reduce fatigue and discomfort by 50% compared to remaining on hard ground for the same amount of time.

Therefore, in using anti-fatigue and non-slip mats, the BENEFITS for the company are obvious:

	Increased productivity It has been shown that using an anti-fatigue mat the level of productivity remains more stable throughout the day. In the long run, all this translates into an improvement in efficiency and an increase in productivity.
	Reduction of absenteeism due to illness or injury 30% of sick leave is due to back pain; this data provides us with an interesting signal on the importance of using anti-fatigue mats on this front. The absenteeism rate is, in fact, reduced by a third through the use of NOTRAX mats: workers who operate in an upright static position for long periods of time, remaining on a soft surface, are subject to less physical effort and a considerable decreased risk of temporary and chronic injuries and work-related pain. Let's not forget that NOTRAX mats are non-slip, consequently, in addition to the above, they perform an important action in preventing falls and consequent injuries. All this translates into a reduction in days of absence due to illness or injury.
	Lower expenses for health contributions that the company has to pay As a logical consequence of what has been highlighted above, it is possible to avoid or considerably reduce, in addition to the drop in production and revenues, the growing costs for health care and for sickness or accident benefits, which are an ever more substantial item of expenditure, both for the individual company than for the company.
	Improvement of the climate in the working environment Working on an anti-fatigue carpet has obvious benefits on the physical side, benefits that translate into a higher degree of comfort and a consequent state of well-being. It goes without saying how much this can positively affect the working environment and the increase in worker productivity. Furthermore, the worker will be subject to a significant reduction in the risk of physical problems, both chronic and not, by working profitably in an environment suitable for safeguarding his physical health.