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...

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...

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...