Evaluation of the Flexibility of Protective Gloves

• Autorzy: Harrabi L. , Dolez P. I. , Vu-Khanh T. , Lara J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

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.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

flexibility; stiffness; protective glove

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 1
• Strony: 61--68
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 12 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Harrabi L.

• Ecole de technologie superieure, Montreal, QC, Canada

autor

Dolez P. I.

• Ecole de technologie superieure, Montreal, QC, Canada

autor

Vu-Khanh T.

• Ecole de technologie superieure, Montreal, QC, Canada

autor

Lara J.

• Institut de recherche Robert-Sauve en sante et en securite du travail, Montreal, QC, Canada

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