
Temporary Work Platform Ground Protection
Create stable working areas for machinery, crews and storage on soft or uneven ground with composite work platform mats, supplied worldwide in pallet and container loads from European ports.
Why Temporary Work Platforms Matter
Many critical activities take place on ground that was never designed to carry concentrated loads. Rigs, access platforms, mixing equipment and storage areas often sit on grass, topsoil, made ground or backfilled trenches. Wet weather quickly turns these zones to mud, making footing unstable, slowing progress and increasing the risk of slips, trips and stuck machinery.
Temporary work platforms built from composite mats create stable, all weather surfaces so crews can work efficiently and safely. They help you control mud around work areas, reduce reinstatement costs and keep projects moving when conditions change. GroundGuards Global supports contractors, utilities, energy developers, geotechnical teams, military units, rental fleets and distributors who need repeatable work platform solutions on multiple sites.

What You Gain From Composite Work Platforms
Using composite mats for work platforms gives bulk buyers, rental fleets and distributors a versatile asset that can be redeployed across many applications. Our systems are backed by two decades of field use, conservative load guidance and support from our technical team so you can confidently match mats to each job.
- Provide level ground for rigs, pumps, compressors and access equipment
- Create clean, defined areas for mixing, assembly and loading activities
- Keep walkways and work zones clear of mud and standing water
- Reduce rutting and reinstatement work in sensitive locations
- Reuse the same mats across multiple projects, sectors and regions

How Our Composite Work Platforms Work
Work platforms are built from interlocking mats that form continuous pads sized to suit the task. Layouts can be simple rectangles for equipment and cabins or more complex shapes that wrap around structures, excavation edges and access routes. Surface textures provide grip for tyres and boots, while the mat structure spreads load to limit rutting and soft spots.
Platforms can sit on grass, compacted fill, stone or existing hard surfaces. In many cases they link directly into temporary roadways or access tracks to keep movements clean from start to finish. When a project is complete, mats are lifted, cleaned and reused at the next site, giving a long service life compared with stone or one use timber.
Our systems are independently tested and supported with conservative, application based load guidance so you can choose the right product for ground conditions, equipment weight and expected traffic.
Weight loading is not always straightforward, so read our weight loading guide before you choose.
Sectors That Depend On Temporary Work Platforms
Composite work platforms are used wherever crews and equipment need stable footing on soft or variable ground. Explore sector specific guidance and case studies for your market.
Real Results From Temporary Work Platform Projects
GroundGuards mats support work platforms on highways schemes, industrial sites, renewable installations and utility works worldwide. These examples show how composite systems perform in different environments.
Drilling Access on Scottish Farmland
Access Over Floodplain in Bognor Regis
MaxiTrack Put to the Test by Army
Best Selling Mats For Temporary Work Platforms
These mats are our most popular options for work pads, assembly areas and all weather working zones. Pricing is available on request for pallet and container quantities.
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