The Autoclavable Mat No. 508

The Autoclavable Mat provides comfort in sterile environments including operating rooms, pharmacies where medicines are mixed, laboratories, radiology rooms and HazMat areas. The 100% Nitrile compound is resilient, and totally anti-microbial. Tested to withstand extensive sterilization in an autoclave, the mat's solid, non-porous surface can also be wiped clean. The "domed" surface design provides an...

Ergonomics for the Standing Worker

By Lisa O'Dell, Vice President of Marketing, Wearwell The word "ergonomics" is defined as "the natural laws of work". Optimal performance, which many of us define as productivity, is the ultimate goal of ergonomic design. It' therefore reasonable to expect that the implementation of ergonomic concepts offers tremendous value to any company, and can be...

Does the ADA affect the use of anti-fatigue and entrance matting?

ANSWER: YES Anti-fatigue In terms of anti-fatigue matting, there are no specific guidelines requiring usage. However, in many cases anti fatigue mats can provide the reasonable accommodation necessary for a disabled applicant to perform the required job task. Standing for long periods on hard surfaces exacerbates any back or lower limb impairments. The National Council...

Dynamic Ergonomics-Anti-Fatigue Matting Does Increase Production

A 12 Month Study Published by Wearwell Company At the 1992 National Safety Show, Ed G. Mohr, C.S.P Coordinator of Ergonomics and Safety Engineering for General Motors Corporation in Auburn Hills, presented a lecture on the importance of Ergonomic interventions. He said, "We have a moral, as well as legal, responsibility to send our employees...

Wearwell Switchboard Matting Passes the MSHA Flame Test!

October 29, 2007 Wearwell Switchboard Matting passes the MSHA Flame Test Wearwell's Corrugated and Diamond-Plate Switchboard matting passed the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) fire resistance test. To pass, the material must flameout quickly and have a minimal char length. This increases safety in all enclosed areas such as mines, ships and even industrial...

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