Preliminary analysis of the effect of contaminants on the cut, puncture and tear resistance of protective gloves Abstract In many industrial sectors, workers use protective gloves against mechanical hazards in the presence of contaminants such as oils or greases. This contamination can reduce the resistance of the gloves to mechanical hazards. To evaluate the extent of this phenomenon on cut, puncture and tear resistance properties, the scientists will characterize a range of gloves after their contact with a series of industrial contaminants and will compare the results to measured values on new gloves. They will also examine the effects of glove washing. The tests will be conducted at the École de technologie supérieure. The collected data will be incorporated into a protective glove selection guide being developed, which users can consult on the IRSST’s web site. Recommendations may also be formulated about future research on the phenomenon of degradation of the mechanical properties of protective gloves by industrial contaminants. Produced Under this Project Scientific Reports Effect of contaminants on the mechanical resistance of protective gloves – Preliminary analysis Research Report: R-683 Video Reports and Conferences Preliminary analysis of the effect of contaminants on the cut, puncture and tear resistance of protective gloves Conference: CF-033 Scientific Publications Effect of industrial contaminants on the resistance of protective gloves to mechanical risksDolez P., Renaud J.-B., Vu-Khanh T., Gauvin C., Lara J.Source : in European Conference on Protective Clothing (ECPC) and Nokobetef 9, Protective Clothing: Performance and Protection, (4th : June 10-12, 2009 : Papendal, Arnhem, The Netherlands), 2009The effect of protective glove exposure to industrial contaminants on their resistance to mechanical risksDolez P., Chantal Gauvin, Lara J., Vu-Khanh T.Source : International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, vol. 16, no 2, 2010, p. 169-183 Other Project(s) You May be Interested in Evaluating Physiological Response to Wearing Personal Protective Clothing: New Waterproof-Breathable Membrane Technologies for Firefighting Outfits Additional Information Type: Project Number: 0099-6140 Status: Completed Year of completion: 2010 Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention Team: Toan Vu-Khanh (École de technologie supérieure)Chantal Gauvin (IRSST)Jaime Lara (IRSST)Patricia Dolez (École de technologie supérieure)Pierre Drouin (IRSST)