Matting should be placed in an area where it will be on clean, hard flooring. Disposable tacky mats should be placed just before or just after the ingress/ egress point for each cleanliness or control change. It is suggested that the placement sites are worked backward from the final clean area or cleanroom.
How are sticky mats made?
Sticky mats can be temporary or permanent. Temporary sticky mats are made of a stack of adhesive plastic film layers that are periodically peeled off and discarded. Permanent mats are made of a polymer, usually polyester- or polyvinyl chloride-based, that binds particles through electrostatic forces.
How often should tacky mats be changed OSHA?
twice per day
How do you clean sticky floor mats?
If the sticky floor is due to an accumulation of moisture and tracked-in dirt, start by soaking a wet mop in warm water then wring it out until it is just slightly wet. Alternately, you may soak old floor rags in warm water and run over the floor surface.Oct 1, 2018
What are tacky mats used for?
Sticky mats are typically used in cleanrooms and construction sites. Their purpose is to prevent contaminants from entering the site with personnel, and hazardous materials from exiting.