Evaluation of the Flexibility of Protective Gloves

Two mechanical methods have been developed for the characterization of the flexibility of protective gloves, a key factor affecting their degree of usefulness for workers. The principle of the first method is similar to the ASTM D 4032 standard relative to fabric stiffness and simulates the deformat...

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Published in:International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics 2008-01, Vol.14 (1), p.61-68
Main Authors: Harrabi, Lotfi, Dolez, Patricia I., Vu-Khanh, Toan, Lara, Jaime
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Equipment Failure
flexibility
Gloves, Protective
Humans
Materials Testing - methods
Pliability
protective glove
stiffness
Time Factors
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Summary:Two mechanical methods have been developed for the characterization of the flexibility of protective gloves, a key factor affecting their degree of usefulness for workers. The principle of the first method is similar to the ASTM D 4032 standard relative to fabric stiffness and simulates the deformations encountered by gloves that are not tight fitted to the hand. The second method characterizes the flexibility of gloves that are worn tight fitted. Its validity was theoretically verified for elastomer materials. Both methods should prove themselves as valuable tools for protective glove manufacturers, allowing their existing products to be characterized in terms of flexibility and the development of new ones better fitting workers' needs.
ISSN:1080-3548
2376-9130
DOI:10.1080/10803548.2008.11076749