Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Finger Dexterity Using a Modified Pegboard Test

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English

Published date

06-07-2023

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American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method is used for evaluating finger dexterity while wearing gloves.

1.1.1This test method covers procedures in which the wearer picks up small objects between the thumb and index finger.

1.2This test method is suitable for evaluating gloves and other forms of hand protection that allow the wearer to pick up small objects between their thumb and index finger.

1.3This test method does not address all effects of glove use on hand function. Other methods should be considered to evaluate the effects of gloves on grip, tactility, and other hand functions of interest.

Note 1:This test method may not apply to all glove types or applications.

1.4The values stated in SI units or in other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	F 23
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	3
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 2010/F2010M : 2018