subject: Everything From Safety To Sanitation [print this page] There are many industries that require more specific flooring needs; needs that go beyonds imply making sure that their floors are comfortable for use for extended periods of time or are not slippery when wet. This is where the category of specialty mats fall under. As industries grow and evolve, so do the flooring needs that come with them. Specialty mats provide effective solutions for very specific industrial conditions.
Industries that manufacture sensitive electronic equipment such as silicon chips typically manufacture them in "clean rooms". For these rooms, using a clean room mat is not only advised, it is absolutely necessary. These mats have a tacky surface made of polyethylene film that attracts dirt from shoes so that it is not dragged into the room potentially contaminating the items being manufactured.
Another industry with a specific need is the food processing industry. It goes without saying that the processing areas should be germ free so as not to contaminate food. Sanitizing foot mats are ideal for use in these areas. These mats have thousands of rubber scrapers that dislodge contaminants from footwear while at the same time holding up to a gallon of disinfectant. Their size should be large enough that workers could take two steps in them before entering the processing area.
Emergency shower mats are designed to be used in industries where there is a need to have emergency showers or eyewash stations. These mats are brightly colored so that the showers or eyewash stations are easily noticeable. They also feature drainage ports so that the hazardous chemicals easily drain away. If you have an emergency shower or eyewash station, consider installing one of these mats. For food production plants, there are the new food production mats. These mats are made from anti-microbial materials. They are also designed to have increased traction and to withstand solutions used in a wide variety of food processing environments, such as animal fats and vegetable oils. These mats are also easy to clean and feature drainage ports.
If you are a mechanic, technician, engineer or simply a worker who moves around a lot, you should consider using a portable anti-fatigue mat. This mat easily attaches on your tool cart and is durable enough to stand on while compact enough to kneel on. Since it's portable, it can easily be cleaned. If the delivery area of your factory has a ramp with a steep incline, you may want to consider installing safety track high traction tape. This high traction tape installs easily and features slip resistant grit. The added traction provided by this tape will prevent slippage of trolleys, carts and even your workers, thus lowering the risk of injuries. The safety track high traction tape installs easily. Just peel off the back and attach on any clean surface. This tape can be used on surfaces made of wood, concrete or metal.
Any industry that handles liquids will surely benefit from installing recycled fiber mats. These mats are made of absorbent fibrous material that can absorb many types of industrial liquids like oils, coolants, solvents and water. Their non slip mature gives an extra degree of safety for your workers. Not exactly flooring but still an essential accessory in ensuring safety in your plant, factory or warehouse is the wheel chock. Choose a chock that's made of heavy duty molded rubber to make sure it provides maximum gripping power on your truck's wheels. Improper wheel chocking is a cause of accidents. Make sure the proper chock is used to prevent costly accidents from occurring.
