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3M 9500 Series Static Control
Anti-Fatigue Mats/Runners
3M 9500 Series Anti-Fatigue matting may be the
simplest and most effective way to reduce
standing worker fatigue while providing ideal
protection against static electricity problems.
Physical fatigue is prevented by encouraging
subtle movement of leg and calf muscles, which in
turn promotes blood flow back to the heart. The
use of 3M 9500 Series Anti-Fatigue Mats/Runners
results in more comfortable, more productive
workers.
The new 3M 9500 Series Static Control Anti-
Fatigue Mats/Runners have excellent static control
properties. They are carbon loaded rubber with the
carbon being mixed evenly throughout the
material to ensure the edges are as conductive as
the center. Resistance from the surface of the mat
to the grounding point – the truest measure of the
mat’s static draining capability – is typically in the
range of 2.5x104
to 1x107
(measured according to ESD standard 7.1).
The rubber surface is bonded to a highly resilient
anti-skid insulative sponge base. This construction
provides outstanding cushioning and reduces
stress on the spine and lower back muscles, which
prevents worker fatigue.
Health, Productivity and Quality
In a formal study at the Center of Ergonomics,
University of Michigan, Ergonomist Mark
Redfern concluded that different floor surfaces
can have dramatically different effects on physical
fatigue. The study involved 14 subjects at the Ford
Chesterfield Trim Plant who were required to
stand throughout their entire shift. A variety of
floor conditions were tested, from concrete to a
rubber antifatigue mat. The conclusive results
proved that workers who were forced to stand on
hard concrete floors for long periods of time
suffered significant levels of fatigue and
discomfort in the legs, back and throughout the
body while workers who stood on anti-fatigue
mats were able to reduce their level of fatigue and
discomfort by as much as 50%.
To increase productivity and decrease dollars
spent on down time and health care, many
companies are implementing quality programs.
Quality, safety and ergonomics are so
interdependent that one process cannot exist
without the other. Successful quality programs
require the support from all employees. The best
way to get that support is to ensure the maximum
level of performance and cooperation through
ergonomic and safety programs. Healthier,
happier employees are also more productive,
efficient and safer employees. One of the most
popular quality goals is zero defects. That same
goal can easily be applied to ergonomics and
safety – zero discomfort and fatigue, zero injuries,
zero down-time.
3M 9500 Series Anti-Fatigue Mats/Runners are
designed with this concept in mind.