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For anyone wondering what these are, this was the best page I could find: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/mats.html http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/erg

• aestra 13y ago
  Sorry, OSHA guidelines advocates them in certain jobs. Guidelines for Retail Grocery Stores Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 3192-06N https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/retailgrocery.html https://www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/retailgrocery/ret... Use footrests and anti-fatigue mats in areas where workers stand for prolonged periods. Standing on anti-fatigue mats, as compared to bare floors, provides a noticeable improvement in comfort. There's a few designs. They usually look something like this: http://images.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/StoreInfoArea/TechResourcesSection/Articles/images/FLM157C1_W_L.jpg http://images.newpig.com/wcsstore/NewPigUSCatalogAssetStore/... or behind a bar or in a kitchen they usually look like this: http://www.madmatterinc.com/images/comfort_flow_thumb_8vhy.jpg http://www.madmatterinc.com/images/comfort_flow_thumb_8vhy.j... If you ever watch Bar Rescue with Jon Taffer he gets really upset if he goes into a bar and there isn't anti-fatigue mats behind the bar. A lot of people put them in their kitchen for when they are on their feet preparing food or doing dishes. http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Feet/dp/B000EFK9KM http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Joe-Anti-Fatigue-Beveled-3-Fee... They are not well known enough. The difference you feel standing on bare floor all day vs an anti-fatigue mat all day is the difference between night and day.