Chemical Defense Flight Glove Ensemble Evaluation
Abstract
Four chemical defense flight glove ensembles were evaluated for their effect on manual dexterity. Two- and three-layer combinations included in the study were: cotton liner/7 mil butyl/Nomex; cotton liner/12.5 mil epichlorohydron butyl/Nomex; Nomex/7 mil butyl (no liner); and, Nomex/12.5 mil epichlorohydron butyl (no liner). Fifteen male and 15 female subjects performed five dexterity tests bare-handed and while wearing each of the glove ensembles. Results indicated that, as expected, all gloved conditions produced significantly poorer performances that did the bare-handed condition, and two- layer combinations resulted in consistently better performances that did the three-layer combinations. Although subjects' performance were least impaired by the Nomex/butyl 7 combination, the butyl 7 gloves tended to tear. For this reason, the two-layer combinations of Nomex/epichlorohydron butyl 12.5 appears to be the most practical ensemble. Keywords: Chemical defense, Manual dexterity, Dexterity tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA188401
Entities
People
- Cay Ervin
- Jo Ross