Ergonomic mats can reduce the risk of injury and absenteeism in applications that require prolonged standing
The statistics relating to musculoskeletal conditions are frightening. In 2012, one of every two adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with some form of musculoskeletal disorder leading to 290.8 million work days lost due to back or neck pain.
While there are many possible reasons people develop musculoskeletal disorders, like aging, certain work environments can put workers at a higher risk. In recent years, health problems associated with sitting down for too much of the day have gained greater awareness, but many people aren’t aware of the dangers of prolonged periods of standing.