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Document ID (ISN)109756
CIS number 09-504
ISSN - Serial title 0029-7909 - Occupational Hazards
Year 2008
Convention or series no.
Author(s) McGarry J.D.
Title A practical guide to hand protection
Bibliographic information Sep. 2008, Vol.70, No.8, p.61-69. Illus.
Abstract This article reviews the various types of protective gloves and their use, including gloves for protection against chemicals (in latex rubber, nitrile rubber, polyurethane, PVC, neoprene), cut-resistant gloves (aramids, polyethylene), anti-vibration gloves and gloves providing electrical insulation.
Descriptors (primary) protective gloves; selection of equipment; description of equipment
Descriptors (secondary) electrical insulation; cutting resistance; polyethylene; p-aramid; vibration protective gloves; neoprene; polyurethane; natural rubber; latex; nitrile rubber
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Hand and arm protection