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ASTM International (ASTM)
Title

"Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Finger Dexterity Using a Modified Pegboard Test"

Description

The test method is intended to provide a quantitative measurement about the effect of gloves on wearer finger dexterity by comparing the times required to perform a simple task with and without gloves.

Standard Type(s)
Test Method

A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.

Personal Protective Equipment
Hand and Arm Protection

All equipment and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured specifically to protect the arm and/or the hand this includes all garments protecting the hand or part of the hand, including gloves, fingerless gloves, mittens, garments protecting the fingers only or the palm only, etc. Potential hazards include skin absorption of harmful substances, chemical or thermal burns, electrical dangers, bruises, abrasions, cuts, punctures, fractures and amputations.

  • Gloves, general
Hazards
Physical
  • Physical
Conformity Assessment Notes

This test method is used for evaluating finger dexterity while wearing gloves.  Please see the full standard for complete details

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

  • F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
  • F2961 Test Method for Characterizing Gripping Performance of Gloves Using a Torque Meter

BSI Standard

  • BS EN 420 Protective Gloves—General Requirements and Test Methods
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