| Document ID (ISN) | 74652 |
| CIS number |
00-570 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0169-8141 - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Year |
2000 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Buhman D.C., Cherry J.A., Bronkema-Orr L., Bishu R. |
| Title |
Effect of glove, orientation, pressure, load and handle on submaximal grasp force |
| Bibliographic information |
Feb. 2000, Vol.25, No.3, p.247-256. Illus. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
There is an inherent trade-off between safety and performance when using gloves. The objectives of this research project were to examine grasp force at maximal and submaximal exertions, and to address the possibility of a relationship between tactility and grasp force. Experiments were conducted under a variety of performance conditions to examine the effect of glove type, pressure differential and lifted load on grasp force at submaximal exertions and to examine the effect of glove type, handle size, handle orientation and lifted load on submaximal and maximal grasp forces. Findings indicated that grasp force was effected by frictional and load tactile feedback. There was a strong glove effect at maximal exertions. However, the glove effect was marginal at submaximal exertions. This suggests that the neuromuscular mechanisms utilized during maximal exertions are differentially applied and/or different from those used during submaximal or "just holding" types of exertion. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
grip strength; protective gloves |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ergonomic evaluation; measurement of physical workload |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Hand and arm protection
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