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Ergonomic Floor Matting
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 The
ERGOMAT Advantage
ERGOMAT ergonomic anti-fatigue mats were developed
specifically to solve the problems of short-term fatigue and
long-term injury associated with standing work positions.
The ERGOMAT product line represents the most advanced
technology for this purpose available in the marketplace
today.
By providing an elastic surface to stand
on, an ERGOMAT stimulates muscle activity in feet and legs.
As described above, this is important for the proper
function of the venous pump and hence for the prevention of
fatigue and injury.
This thermal photograph compares
circulation in the lower body of a standing worker. The
image on the right shows the worker standing on an ERGOMAT.
Red and yellow tones indicate higher skin temperatures
resulting from stimulated muscle activity and hence
circulation in the legs and feet, promoted by the ERGOMAT's
unique elastic properties and proprietary polymer
formulation. The image on the left shows circulation
patterns without the ERGOMAT. Blues and greens in this
image are evidence of poor circulation, a reliable predictor
of fatigue and muscle disorders.
See the ERGOMAT product line here.
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The cost of worker
injury
ERGOMAT anti-fatigue mats can be expected to
significantly reduce the incidence of cumulative
trauma injuries to the feet, legs and lower back.
The Bureau of Worker's Compensation collects
official data on injuries. While each company
is unique, this data provides an indication of the
trends involved. Using the state of Ohio as an
example, the number of claims for inflammation and
irritation of joints, tendons and muscles more than
doubled from 1985 to 1990 - from 3513 to 7584
claims. As the average age of the workforce
continues to climb, this trend will continue.
The number of lower back injuries
resulting in lost time rose 30% from 1985 to 1990.
In 1990, 19,181 such claims were filed in Ohio.
The lower back is significantly relaxed by the use
of ERGOMAT product.
ERGOMAT works to prevent cumulative trauma injuries.
In 1990, the estimated average direct cost of such
an injury was $12,801; the average cost of a lower
back injury was $24,724.
To an individual company, the cost
of worker injury is reflected in its worker's
compensation costs and in hidden costs for medical
treatment, time lost to paperwork for supervisors
and unearned benefits for workers on medical leave.
Increased absenteeism and turnover are additional
costly consequences of worker injury. Any savings
here go directly to the bottom line.
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The gains from productivity increases
Most people will agree that removing pain from the workplace
makes good business sense since employees will perform more
productively and with greater accuracy.
An investment in employee comfort offers a
definite return because a comfortable worker no longer feels
the need to take breaks or move around to relieve pain.
Many ERGOMAT users report productivity gains in excess of
five percent after installing our anti-fatigue matting. |
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For assistance with your
ergonomic matting requirements
please contact
Cynergy Ergonomics.
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