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

Importancia y uso:

5.1 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.

5.2 This test method does not discriminate all glove effects on wearer hand function or apply to all glove types and applications. Additional evaluations or tests representative of the glove use application are recommended to determine the overall impact of gloves on wearer hand function.

5.2.1 Test Method F2961 provides an assessment for the impact of gloves’ grip by measuring the torque force associated with turning a cylindrical object both with and without gloves.

5.2.2 Clause 6.2 of BS EN 420 assesses gloved tactility by determining the diameter of a metal pin that can be picked up off a flat, smooth surface and grasped.

5.3 Results from this test can be influenced by many factors, including relative fit of the gloves and the age, gender, and general health conditions of the subjects. Exercise care when comparing the results using different subjects.

Subcomité:

F23.60

Volúmen:

11.03

Número ICS:

13.180 (Ergonomics)

Palabras clave:

dexterity; gloves; hand function; pegboard test;