Methodology for evaluating gloves in relation to the effects on hand performance capabilities: a literature review
The present study was conducted to review the literature on the methods that have been
considered appropriate for evaluation of the effects of gloves on different aspects of hand …
considered appropriate for evaluation of the effects of gloves on different aspects of hand …
Does the fit of personal protective equipment affect functional performance? A systematic review across occupational domains
Objective To explore the effect of personal protective equipment (PPE) fit on functional
performance across a range of occupational domains. Background PPE introduces an …
performance across a range of occupational domains. Background PPE introduces an …
Association of individual and work-related risk factors with musculoskeletal symptoms among Iranian sewing machine operators
I Dianat, M Kord, P Yahyazade, MA Karimi… - Applied ergonomics, 2015 - Elsevier
This cross-sectional study evaluated working conditions and the occurrence of self-reported
musculoskeletal symptoms among 251 Iranian sewing machine operators. A questionnaire …
musculoskeletal symptoms among 251 Iranian sewing machine operators. A questionnaire …
The effects of tool handle shape on hand performance, usability and discomfort using masons' trowels
The effects of five new different handle shapes on hand performance capabilities, usability
and discomfort, and also the relationship between these variables were evaluated in the …
and discomfort, and also the relationship between these variables were evaluated in the …
Protective gloves, hand grip strength, and dexterity tests: A comprehensive study
Protective gloves can affect hand performance indicators (HPIs) like manual dexterity and
hand grip. The present study was conducted to comprehensively and comparatively …
hand grip. The present study was conducted to comprehensively and comparatively …
Influences of gender, hand dominance, and anthropometric characteristics on different types of pinch strength: A partial least squares (PLS) approach
The relationships of demographic and anthropometric characteristics (17 dimensions related
to the hand, wrist, and arm) with four different pinch strengths (lateral pinch, key pinch, three …
to the hand, wrist, and arm) with four different pinch strengths (lateral pinch, key pinch, three …
Case study on the effects of fit and material of sports gloves on hand performance
Active and sports fashion in the high-end market focuses on fit, superior comfort and
functional performance for various end-uses. However, the engineering design of sports …
functional performance for various end-uses. However, the engineering design of sports …
Effects of tool handle dimension and workpiece orientation and size on wrist ulnar/radial torque strength, usability and discomfort in a wrench task
The effects of tool handle dimension (three modified designs of wrenches with 30–50 mm
diameter cylindrical handles and traditional design with rectangular cross-sectional (5 mm× …
diameter cylindrical handles and traditional design with rectangular cross-sectional (5 mm× …
Design options for improving protective gloves for industrial assembly work
The study investigated the effects of wearing two new designs of cotton glove on several
hand performance capabilities and compared them against the effects of barehanded, single …
hand performance capabilities and compared them against the effects of barehanded, single …
Assessing the impact of industrial glove use on perceived hand dexterity, function, and strength
Prevention of musculoskeletal occupational hazards is an important topic in extractive
industries. This study quantifies the impact of three styles of industrial metacarpal gloves on …
industries. This study quantifies the impact of three styles of industrial metacarpal gloves on …