Which type of anti fatigue mats are the best for one user may not offer the best relief from fatigue for another. There is a wide selection of fatigue matting Ultimate Mats available on the market today. The reason there are so many types of anti fatigue matting is because of the diversity of environments in which they are utilized. The myriad of anti fatigue products available may pose somewhat of a challenge to the ill-informed.
All anti fatigue mats are not equal. Each manufacturer of anti-fatigue mats attempts to equip his product with features and benefits that provide an edge over a competitor’s product. The key to choosing the best anti fatigue mat is in matching the features of the mat with the desired benefit to the end user.
For instance, choosing anti fatigue mats that are designed for dry areas and then using them in areas where oils, animal fats or liquids are present will generally result in a mess. Anti fatigue mats that are utilized incorrectly may result in safety hazards to the end user, degradation of the anti fatigue mat and/or a maintenance nightmare. Choosing the right type of anti fatigue mat will result in an increase in productivity, a safer work environment, the floor mats will be much easier to keep clean and finally, the anti-fatigue mats will have a much longer usable lifespan.
If the wrong anti fatigue mats are chosen, the resulting situation almost always ends up costing more money. The expense may be in hard dollars for replacement or increased maintenance expenditures to keep the mats clean. If the wrong mats present a safety issue, then there may be the costs attributed to slip, trip and falls (It is not uncommon for medical/legal claims to be in excess of $10,000).
Choosing the best anti-fatigue mat doesn’t just happen. Most end users ultimately find a product that may be deemed as an acceptable comfort fatigue mat, but this situation usually occurs as a result of trial and error. Consider how expensive it could be should you choose the wrong anti-fatigue mat.
If the right questions are posed, the answers can be quite helpful to you in making an informed decision between a variety of anti fatigue mats. The information gathered will arm you with specific attributes that a mat will need to possess in order for it to pass muster. You can then quickly weed out the mats that do not meet your criteria.