The effects of various thicknesses of chemical protective gloves on manual dexterity
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An inquiry was conducted to ascertain the effects of glove thickness to manual dexterity. Twelve US Army enlistees volunteered for the study and arrived at the conclusion that thickness of the glove is inversely proportional to the degree of manual dexterity but is directly proportional to durability. Choice of the thinnest glove material must be compatible with hand protection that can withstand strong chemicals, punctures and tears. Practice in working with gloved hands and use of thinner gloves that does not compromise protection from chemicals will significantly improve work performance over time.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1993
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Post-effects of long-term hand vibration on visuo-manual performance in a tracking task
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Visual guidance was found to be insufficient when performing continuous manual control of a vibrating hand tool. Responses to this tracking task requiring hand and eye coordination reveal that post-vibratory recovery is immediate for frequencies 150 Hz or less and a displacement amplitude of 0.2 mm. It was found that the impairment of movement precision and velocity control results in improper control of tools in vibratory conditions. This could lead to quality problems in the workplace as well as safety risks.
Publication Name: Ergonomics
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0014-0139
Year: 1999
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