Evaluation of the flexibility of protective gloves.

نویسندگان

  • Lotfi Harrabi
  • Patricia I Dolez
  • Toan Vu-Khanh
  • Jaime Lara
چکیده

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 for the characterization of their existing products in terms of flexibility and the development of new ones better fitting workers' needs.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • International journal of occupational safety and ergonomics : JOSE

دوره 14 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2008