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December 22, 2024

Optimization and validation of a tool for selecting protective gloves resistant to single solvents and mixtures of solvents and preparation of a selection guide

Abstract

Skin contact with some chemicals can cause burns, dermatitis and intoxication. The CSST has compiled 5,108 cases of this type from 1998 and 2002. However, even if workers wear gloves for protection, their resistance is limited by the type of constituent polymer, and by the type of solvent handled. The resistance may also decrease if a mixture of solvents is involved. The aim of this study is to optimize and validate the GANTEX protective glove selection tool currently being developed, to extend its application to additional combinations of solvents, and to develop a glove selection guide. Once its results are posted on the IRSST’s Web site, occupational health and safety practitioners will have a user-friendly tool and a guide that will help them select the best skin protection equipment for reducing the risks attributable to chemical attack.

Produced Under this Project

  • GANTEX un utilitaire pour le choix des gants de protection pour les solvants et mélanges binaires de solvant

    Perron G., Lara J., Lemay F., Drolet D., St-Pierre E., Hansen C., Zhu J. X., Chollot A.

    Source :

    in Le croisement des générations : échanger connaissances et expériences : Congrès de l'Association québécoise pour l'hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail / AQHSST, (30e : 7-9 mai, 2008 : Laval, Canada), 2008, p. 10, (http://www.aqhsst.qc.ca/congresRes.php#13)

  • Development of a tool for selection of solvent resistant gloves using the Hansen solubility parameter

    Lara J., Perron G., Lemay F., Drolet D., Zhu J., St-Pierre E., Chollot A., Hansen C. M.

    Source :

    in For more (than) safety : 1st International Conference on Personal Protective Equipment / CENTEXBEL, (1st : May 21-23, 2008 : Bruges, Belgique), 2008

  • A Web computer tool for the selection of glove material against chemicals based on the "hansen solubility parameters" theory

    Drolet D., Lara J., Perron G., Zimmermann F., Chollot A., Hansen C., Bourbonnais R.

    Source :

    in Innovate. Integrate. Inspire : American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exhibition / AIHCE (May 14-19, 2011 : Portland, USA), 2011

  • ProtecPo: Un outil pour aider à la sélection des vêtements de protection

    Drolet D., Lara J., Perron G., Zimmermann F., Chollot A., Hansen C., Bourbonnais R.

    Source :

    in La prévention un investissement qui rapporte : Congrès de l'AQHSST, (33e : 11-13 mai, 2011 : Trois-Rivières, Canada), 2011

  • ProtecPo: Un nouvel outil WEB pour aider à la sélection des gants de protection contre les risques chimiques

    Drolet D., Lara J., Zimmerman F., Chollot A., Perron G., Bourbonnais R., Hansen C. M.

    Source :

    in Partenariat innovation 2011, (21-23 novembre, 2011 : Québec, Canada), 2011

  • ProtecPo: a software for predicting the resistance of polymeric materials used in the manufacture of chemical-resistant protective gloves, clothing, and boots

    Drolet D.

    Source :

    in The Art + Science of Professional Judgement : American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exhibition / AIHce 2013 (May 18-23, 2013 : Montréal, Canada), 2013

  • ProtecPo : logiciel pour la pré-sélection de matériaux de protection

    Drolet D., Tuduri L.

    Source :

    (2018). Communication présentée à Rendez-vous de la science de l'IRSST, Montréal, QC. Tiré de https://www.irsst.qc.ca/publications-et-outils/video/i/100388/n/protecpo-logiciel-pre-selection-materiaux-protection

Additional Information

Type: Project
Number: 0099-0450
Status: Completed
Year of completion: 2012
Team:
  • Jaime Lara (IRSST)
  • Julian X. Zhu (Université de Montréal)
  • Gérald Perron (Université de Montréal)
  • Charles Hansen (Consultant)
  • Daniel Drolet (IRSST)
  • François Lemay (IRSST)