We have an ever increasing number of customers approaching us to ask how they can prevent dirt and water being brought inside by forklift trucks. We understand the problems caused by forklift trucks, such as the health and safety issues they can cause, which include lower hygiene levels around the building, as well as an increase in slips and falls. We also know that the dirt and water they bring into the warehouse doesn't stay just there, as it will subsequently be tracked further around the building on the footwear of staff going about their daily tasks.
The Solution – Forklift Truck Mats
Fortunately, in the majority of cases, the solution is quite simple. Place forklift truck mats at the entrance areas to the warehouse, or wherever the forklift truck enters the building from the outside and this will bring the following advantages:
- The majority of dirt, sand, grit, mud and water is removed from the wheels of the forklift
- The removed dirt, sand, grit, mud and water will be held on the mat, so it will not be tracked off as the forklift makes subsequent passes over the mat
- A much cleaner and more hygienic warehouse and building overall
- A saving in cleaning costs and cleaning time in and around the building due to less dirt build up
- An improvement in air quality inside the building due to a reduction in dust
Forklift Truck Mats placed in Warehouse Entrance to remove dirt and water
What makes Forklift Truck Mats effective?
Forklift truck mats need certain properties in order to be effective and to remain effective over a long period of time. The features and benefits of Waterhog Forklift Truck Mats include:
- Bi-level mats – the upper surface of the mat wipes and scrapes the forklift wheels, the lower surface stores the dirt and water for later removal when cleaned
- The mat face is reinforced with crushproof rubber nubs to extend the life of mat and ensure the forklift stays on the upper level of mat, so it will not track dirt held in the mat on the lower level
- Simple to hose or pressure wash clean
- Can be laid down and cut to fit any size or shape of area
At Mats4U we have helped many companies overcome their problems associated with forklift trucks and the dirt and water that is brought inside as a consequence of forklifts. You can view our Forklift Truck Mats on the Mats4U website. We understand that many companies have their own unique set of challenges and we find the best way to solve these is in the form of our Mat Audit Service.
Sand removed and held on forklift truck mat for later cleaning
The Mat Audit Service from Mats4U:
At no expense or obligation to the customer we send a mat expert to your premises, anywhere in the UK, so we can fully understand and witness the problems you're encountering. We will tailor a report with product suggestions on how you can best solve these problems whilst taking into account any budget and time constraints you may have.
To request a mat audit for your company or simply to find out more about Forklift Truck Mats, simply click on the banner below or call our team on 0121 313 6748.
