A range of floor coverings are used within workplaces, with different materials selected for different types of work undertaken. Some floor coverings or sealants which emit fumes, even at low levels, can affect employees with respiratory conditions, allergies or chemical sensitivities.
Other floor coverings, such as concrete, may result in employees experiencing difficulty standing for long periods as they are too hard or cold. As such, there are many alternative floor coverings or floor covering solutions that can support the specific needs of employees in a workplace.
Links to specific types of floor covering alternative products
References
Eco Wise 2006-2011, Lock Out Carpet Sealer—Repels Stains, Stops Outgassing, Eco—Wise, Texas, viewed 3 February 2012, http://www.ecowise.com/product_info.php?products_id=290.
Job Accommodation Network 2011, Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employees with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Environmental Illness (EI), U.S. Department of Labor, West Virginia, viewed 3 February 2012, http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/MCS.html.
OHS Reps @ Work (no date specified), Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, OHS Reps @ Work, Melbourne, viewed 3 February 2012, http://www.ohsrep.org.au/hazards/chemicals/multiple-chemical-sensitivity/index.cfm.
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