Does Vinyl Mats Protect Against Electricity

Our mats are intended for indoor use only.

Does vinyl mats protect against electricity.

Conductive and static dissipative matting must be grounded to be effective. Conductive mats disperse static electricity quicker than static dissipative mats. Ultraviolet rays degrade vinyl even extremely durable 18oz vinyl with which our mats are covered. Static dissipative mats and conductive mats are designed to protect sensitive equipment such as computers and explosive chemicals by quickly drawing the static electricity off workers before they touch such items.

Hot vinyl surfaces can severely burn unprotected skin on contact. If the electricity has been turned off and you have confirmed it s off via a non contact tester multi meter or some other method then you don t need gloves to protect yourself from electrocution there should be no risk if you ve actually confirmed it s off. Specialty mats also include electrically conductive and static dissipative mats that help eliminate hazards and help protect sensitive equipment from static electricity. Storing the mat in a dry place far from conceivable harm when not being used is important and inspecting the mat for any harm for example puncture wear and tear or rips is essential to maintain the safe working functionality of the matting.

Always prefer insulating mats that are fire resistant slip resistant and puncture resistance. Earthing mats that plug into electrical outlets may also increase the risk of exposure to voltages and intermediate frequencies which may be induced on the grounding cable.