Electrical Safety Mats

Electrical safety mats, also known as electrical insulation mats or switchboard matting, are essential protective equipment in industrial and commercial environments. Designed for use in factories, workshops, and electrical maintenance facilities, these mats help safeguard workers operating near machinery, switchboards, and live electrical components.

Whether handling routine maintenance or working in high-voltage areas, using proper electrical safety matting is critical to reduce the risk of electric shock and maintain a safe working environment.

Why Electrical Safety Mats Are Essential for Workplace Protection

Often made from durable rubber, electrical safety mats provide insulation from earth contact, allowing workers to safely operate around live electrical equipment. Key considerations for workplace protection include:

• Proper Voltage Selection: Choose insulated rubber mats appropriate for the working voltage in your environment to ensure maximum protection.
• Recognised Industry Standards: Insulating mats should comply with IEC61111 2009 and BS EN61111 2009 for safety compliance.
• Certification & Labelling: Genuine electrical safety mats feature colour-coded labels that indicate working voltage and other essential details, making it easy to identify the right mat.

Available Classes and Voltage Ratings

Electrical safety mats are tested to ensure reliable protection and are supplied with a certificate of conformity to verify compliance. Each mat features a colour-coded label indicating its class, reference, manufacturing date, and maximum working voltage, making it easy to select the right mat.

Older mats, such as BS921 mats, may only have a continuous strip on the back with limited information, and mats without proper labelling cannot be guaranteed as genuine or safe to use.

BS EN61111 Mat Classes and Maximum Working Voltages:

• Mat Class 0: Maximum working voltage: 1,000 V, Colour: Red
• Mat Class 1: Maximum working voltage: 7,500 V, Colour: White
• Mat Class 2: Maximum working voltage: 17,000 V, Colour: Yellow
• Mat Class 3: Maximum working voltage: 26,500 V, Colour: Green
• Mat Class 4: Maximum working voltage: 36,000 V, Colour: Orange

Using correctly certified electrical isolation mats ensures compliance in industrial plants, workshops, and electrical maintenance facilities.

Industrial Applications of Electrical Insulating Mats

Industrial Plants

Insulated mats are used in manufacturing plants, refineries, and processing facilities to protect operators from live electrical equipment. They help ensure compliance with workplace safety standards while minimising the risk of electrical shocks in high-power environments.

Workshops and Maintenance Facilities

In workshops and maintenance areas, insulated rubber mats provide a safe working surface for technicians handling electrical panels, machinery, and diagnostic equipment. They are particularly important when servicing high-voltage motors, switchboards, or other power distribution components.

Electrical Control Rooms and Switchboards

Safety mats are placed in front of switchboards, control panels, and distribution boards to safeguard personnel from potential electrical faults. Using these mats reduces the risk of contact with live circuits during inspection or maintenance tasks.

Power Generation and Distribution Sites

At power generation plants and substations, electrical insulating mats form part of standard personal protective equipment (PPE), providing reliable insulation against high-voltage lines and components. They are critical in maintaining safety standards in energy production and distribution environments.

Automation and Industrial Machinery

Where industrial machinery involves high-voltage motors or robotic systems, safety mats protect operators and maintenance staff. Their use ensures that power-driven systems can be serviced or monitored safely, reducing downtime and supporting operational efficiency.

Why Choose RS Australia for Electrical Safety Mats

Find the right electrical safety mats and insulating rubber mats for any industrial or power application at RS Australia. As a trusted supplier and distributor, we stock a wide range of products from well-known brands like Penta, Coba Europe, Recom, and our own RS PRO. Explore our full online selection to find electrical safety mats, anti-fatigue mats, warning signage and other workplace safety equipment designed for industrial reliability and compliance.

Ordering is simple. Just select the mats or equipment you need, add them to your cart, and complete your purchase via our secure online checkout. Detailed information on shipping times, costs, and service coverage across Australia is available on our Delivery Information page.