Padding
6 categories in Padding
Anti-fatigue matting

Purpose: Improve circulation in the feet and reduce leg and foot discomfort associated with prolonged standing

Ergonomic Guideline: Anti-fatigue matting should be at least 1/2" thick, have wet/dry usability, have beveled edges to minimize trip hazards, and be grease resistant or grease proof and anti-static if necessary. Place mats at least 8" under a workstation or conveyor.

Photo Source: The Human Solution

North America
Ergosource
The Human Solution
Mat Depot

Europe
IDS

Asia
Jingdong Rubber Co., Ltd.
Insoles

Purpose: Improve circulation in the feet. Recommended whenever it is not feasible to lay anti-fatigue matting in the work area

Ergonomic principles: Reduce leg and foot discomfort associated with prolonged standing

Photo source: AliMed

North America
AliMed
Foot America
FootSmart

Europe
Physiosupplies
Knee pads

Purpose: Provide padding when kneeling

Ergonomic principles: Distribution of pressure over the entire knee and parts of the leg reduces stress on the knees

Photo source: Soft Knees

North America
Allegro Safety
Ergo-Tech
Soft Knees

Padded gloves

Purpose: Improve circulation in the hands and increase operator comfort. Provide vibration, cut resistant, cold resistant, or high-force resistant gloves where applicable.

Ergonomic guidelines: Reduce mechanical stress caused by gripping hard surfaces, vibrating tools, and awkward objects

Photo source: Perfect Fit Glove Co.

North America
AliMed
BuyWorkGloves.com
Perfect Fit Glove Co.


Tool wrap

Purpose: Improve circulation in the hands and increase operator comfort

Ergonomic principles: Reduce mechanical stress caused by gripping vibrating tools and awkward objects. Ensure the tool handle diameter does not exceed 1.5" when covered with tool wrap.

Photo source: Viscolas, Inc.

North America
AliMed
All Safety Supplies
Viscolas, Inc.


Workstation padding

Purpose: Pad workstation edges and contact surfaces to provide comfort and stability to various body parts

Ergonomic principles: Reduce the mechanical stress that may result from contact with hard or sharp edges

Photo source: The Human Solution

North America
Ergomart
Ergoworks
The Human Solution