Hand-Arm Vibration at a U.S. Army Installation - (PPT)

摘要

Current gloves used to protect the workers' hands from cuts and scrapes are ill-equipped to provide protection against hand-arm vibration. Statistical analysis showed that vibration exposure by workers using the current glove was similar to that of bare handed contact. Gloves that met ANSI standard statistically better than bare hand condition for vibration exposure but performed the poorest on grip strength tests. Current technology in anti-vibration gloves cause workers to chose between grip strength and vibration protection. Glove technology needs to improve. Based on study findings: use of mechanics glove with anti-vibration insert is the current "Best" solution.