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CISDOC database
| Document ID (ISN) | 32068 |
| CIS number |
79-1717 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
National Safety News |
| Year |
1979 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Dionne E.D. |
| Title |
How to select proper hand protection - Eight simple tests rate glove performance. |
| Bibliographic information |
May 1979, Vol.119, No.5, p.44-53 and 56. Illus. 12 ref. |
| Abstract |
Since arm and hand injuries are among the most numerous, and there is no single protection, hand protection must be selected on the basis of the job done. Choice includes gloves, mittens, pads, thumb guards, finger cots, wrist and forearm protectors, elbow guards, sleeves, capes. Details in the selection process discussed are: performance properties (resistance to abrasion, cutting, heat, chemicals; impermeability, comfort, flexibility, ageing, cost); terminology in the industry; selection guidelines (cuts, abrasions, blisters; light and heavy materials handling, pinch points, chemicals, electricity, flame and heat, radiation, sanitation); dermatitis, primary irritation, sensitisation dermatitis; toxic vegetation; drugs, cleansers and barrier creams; maintenance; injury and dermatoses control.The 8 tests are abrasion, cuts, puncture and tear resistance; gripping; dexterity and flexibility; hand comfort; chemicals handling. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
protective gloves; equipment testing; hand and arm protection; evaluation of equipment |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
dermatitis; preventive maintenance; skin cleansers; barrier creams; skin protection |
| Document type |
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| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and arm protection
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