1、Designation: F2010/F2010M 18Standard Test Method forEvaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Finger DexterityUsing a Modified Pegboard Test1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2010/F2010M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption or, in th
2、e case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method is used for evaluating finger dexteritywhile wearing gloves.1.1.1 Thi
3、s test method covers procedures in which thewearer picks up small objects between the thumb and indexfinger.1.2 This test method is suitable for evaluating gloves andother forms of hand protection that allow the wearer to pick upsmall objects between their thumb and index finger.1.3 This test method
4、 does not address all effects of glove useon hand function. Other methods should be considered toevaluate the effects of gloves on grip, tactility, and other handfunctions of interest.NOTE 1This test method may not apply to all glove types orapplications.1.4 The values stated in SI units or in other
5、 units shall beregarded separately as standard. The values stated in eachsystem must be used independently of the other, withoutcombining values in any way.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of
6、 this standard to establish appro-priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the
7、Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective ClothingF2961 Test Method for Charac
8、terizing Gripping Perfor-mance of Gloves Using a Torque Meter2.2 BSI Standard:3BS EN 420 Protective GlovesGeneral Requirements andTest Methods3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 dexterity, na hand function referring to the ability ofthe individual to manipulate objects with their hands.3.1.1.1 Discu
9、ssionDexterity may be classified as requir-ing fine motor skills in which relatively small objects aremanipulated, or those involving gross motor skills in whichrelatively large objects are handled.3.1.2 glove, nan item of protective clothing designed andconstructed for protecting the hand and wrist
10、.3.1.3 hand function, nthe relative motion and manipula-tive abilities of the hand.3.1.3.1 DiscussionIn this test method, the effect of gloveson a specific hand function, dexterity, is evaluated.3.1.4 protective clothing, na product which is designedand constructed for the purpose of isolating parts
11、 of the bodyfrom a potential hazard.3.1.4.1 DiscussionIn this test method, gloves are evalu-ated to determine the effect on the hand function of the wearer.3.1.5 For definitions of other protective clothing-relatedterms used in this test method, refer to Terminology F1494.1This test method is under
12、the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F23 on PersonalProtective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF23.60 on Human Factors.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originallyapproved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as F2010/F20
13、10M 10.DOI: 10.1520/F2010_F2010M-18.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from British S
14、tandards Institution (BSI), 389 Chiswick High Rd.,London W4 4AL, U.K., http:/.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standar
15、dization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.14. Summary of Test Method4.1 The time required for a test subject to place pegs into apegbo
16、ard is measured without gloves and then later whilewearing gloves. The percentage difference in the times requiredto perform the task while wearing gloves, as compared to notwearing the gloves, is reported and is used to indicate theeffects of the gloves on wearer finger dexterity.5. Significance an
17、d Use5.1 The test method is intended to provide a quantitativemeasurement about the effect of gloves on wearer fingerdexterity by comparing the times required to perform a simpletask with and without gloves.5.2 This test method does not discriminate all glove effectson wearer hand function or apply
18、to all glove types andapplications. Additional evaluations or tests representative ofthe glove use application are recommended to determine theoverall impact of gloves on wearer hand function.5.2.1 Test Method F2961 provides an assessment for theimpact of glovesgrip by measuring the torque force ass
19、ociatedwith turning a cylindrical object both with and without gloves.5.2.2 Clause 6.2 of BS EN 420 assesses gloved tactility bydetermining the diameter of a metal pin that can be picked upoff a flat, smooth surface and grasped.5.3 Results from this test can be influenced by many factors,including r
20、elative fit of the gloves and the age, gender, andgeneral health conditions of the subjects. Exercise care whencomparing the results using different subjects.6. Apparatus6.1 Test ApparatusA pegboard apparatus consisting of 25stainless steel pins and a pegboard. Each stainless steel pinshall have a d
21、iameter of 9.5 mm 6 0.26 mm 0.375 in. 6 0.01in. and length of 38.0 mm 6 0.25 mm 1.5 in. 6 0.01 in. Thepegboard shall be 200 mm 6 13 mm 8.0 in. 6 0.5 in. Thepegboard shall have 25 holes, with each hole having a diameterof 10.0 mm 6 0.25 mm 0.39 in. 6 0.01 in. and a depth of13.0 mm 6 0.5 mm 0.5 in. 6
22、0.02 in. The holes shall be in afive-by-five pattern, and each hole shall have a separation of25 mm 6 2 mm 1.0 in. 6 0.1 in. from adjacent holes.6.2 Stopwatch, to measure the time to place the pegs into thepegboard in seconds.6.3 Test SurfaceAn area at least 600 mm by 900 mm23.5 in. by 33.5 in. with
23、 a flat, level, smooth surface havinga hardness of 50 6 5 Shore A.6.3.1 Use a test surface that has a raised edge along itsborder to prevent the pegs from rolling off the testing surface.7. Test Specimen7.1 For each style of glove evaluated, test three pairs ofgloves for each size, in at least two d
24、ifferent sizes.NOTE 2If only two sizes are selected for testing, it is recommendedthat the selected sizes for evaluation represent two different user popula-tions of gloves that are commonly used, such as small for female handsand large for male hands. It is recognized that an evaluation of allavail
25、able sizes using a larger number of diverse human subjects providesa more comprehensive evaluation for the effects for gloves on wearer handfunction.7.2 If the specific glove being evaluated is offered in onesize, test six pairs of gloves using the one available size, andselect test subjects of vary
26、ing hand dimensions in terms ofhand width and length.7.3 Test each glove in new, as-distributed condition. Do notapply special softening treatments to gloves prior to tests.8. Test Preparation8.1 Evaluate each pair of gloves with a separate test subject.8.1.1 Use equal numbers of male and female sub
27、jects.8.2 Choose gloves that provide a fit according to themanufacturers recommended sizing guidelines, where suchsize guidelines are provided. Otherwise, allow the test subjectto choose the gloves that provide the best fit among theavailable sizes provided by the manufacturer.NOTE 3Different types
28、of sizing guidelines are available from glovemanufacturers that depend on the type of glove and the number of glovelayers in the glove design. Some gloves systems are based on handmeasurements, while others do not have any associated hand dimensions.8.3 Familiarize test subjects with the test appara
29、tus andprocedure by having test subjects practice the test three timesbefore conducting an actual test, but not on the same day as theactual test. Each test subject should use their dominant hand inpicking up pegs.8.4 Use test subjects that have a baseline dexterity timebetween 25 s and 45 s.8.5 Tes
30、t subjects need to have vision that is correctable to atleast 20/20.9. Procedure9.1 Before each test, randomly scatter the pegs on the testsurface adjacent to the pegboard (lying flat on the test surface)in the working area most comfortable to the test subject (that is,on the right side for right-ha
31、nded test subjects and on the leftside for left-handed test subjects, or directly in front).9.2 Instruct the test subject to pick up with one hand (usingtheir dominant hand) one peg at a time and place them in thepegboard beginning at the upper left corner and proceeding leftto right and top to bott
32、om. Instruct the test subject to pick upeach peg with a pincer motion near the center of the barrel ofthe peg and not by sliding, standing, or otherwise supportingthe peg with another object (such as the pegboard, another peg,or the test subjects free hand). Instruct the test subject to useonly one
33、hand, and not to alternate hands during the test series.Instruct the test subject that the pegboard may be stabilized, ifnecessary, such as with the use of the test subjects free hand.9.2.1 Alternatively, the testing can be reversed for a left-handed test subject who prefers picking up with one hand
34、 onepeg at a time and placing them in the pegboard beginning at theupper right corner and proceeding right to left and top tobottom.9.3 Measure the time for the test subject to put pegs into thepegboard, beginning when the test subject touches the first peguntil the test subject places the last peg
35、into the pegboard.9.4 Perform steps 9.1 9.3 with the test subject barehanded.Repeat this procedure until the coefficient of variation in theF2010/F2010M 182times of the last three repetitions is less than 8 %. Use theaverage dexterity test time of the last three repetitions as thebaseline dexterity
36、test time (DTTb). Conduct each test withoutthe test subjects knowledge of the dexterity test time for eachtest.9.5 Perform steps 9.1 9.3 with the test subject wearing thetest gloves. Repeat this procedure until the coefficient ofvariation in the times of the last three repetitions is less than8 %. U
37、se the average dexterity test time of the last threerepetitions as the dexterity test time with gloves (DTTg).Conduct each test without the test subjects knowledge of thedexterity test time for each test.10. Calculation10.1 Determine the coefficient of variation (cov) as requiredin 9.4 and 9.5 by di
38、viding the standard deviation of the lastthree replicate dexterity times by the average of the same threereplicate dexterity times and then multiplying by 100.10.2 Compare the dexterity test times with gloves with thebaseline dexterity test time for each test subject. Calculate thepercentage of bare
39、handed control for each test subject andglove size evaluated as follows:Percent of barehanded control 5DTTgDTTb100! (1)where:DTTg= dexterity test time with gloves, andDTTb= the baseline dexterity test time.10.3 Calculate the average percentage of barehanded con-trol for a glove style by averaging th
40、e values of percent ofbarehanded control for each test subject.11. Report11.1 State that the test was conducted as directed in TestMethod F2010/F2010M.11.2 Describe the type of glove tested, including themanufacturer, type of glove, style name or number, range ofages for subjects, genders, and the g
41、love sizes evaluated.11.3 For each style of glove tested, report the individualreplicate test times for barehanded and gloved tests, the percentof barehanded control for each test subject, and the averagepercent of barehanded control for all test subjects.12. Precision and Bias12.1 PrecisionThe data
42、 in Table 1 are provided for theevaluation of seven glove styles using five different testsubjects. The gloves evaluated represent a range of glove stylesfor hazardous materials emergency response applications.12.2 BiasNo information can be presented on the bias ofthe procedure in Test Method F2010/
43、F2010M for measuringglove effects on wearer dexterity because no glove having anaccepted reference value is available.13. Keywords13.1 dexterity; gloves; hand function; pegboard testASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item
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48、. Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the Copyright Clearance Center, 222Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, Tel: (978) 646-2600; http:/ 1 Precision and Bias DataTest SubjectGlove StyleABCDEFG1 250.0 283.8 439.7 142.9 218.8 270.6 260.82 264.0 280.0 360.2 109.3 253.7 173.7 168.73 216.8 687.1 795.2 104.7 182.9 323.5 202.24 197.6 331.1 638.5 111.9 254.9 222.2 150.45 165.2 331.7 217.2 97.7 200.8 151.5 161.1Average 218.7 380.9 490.2 113.3 222.2 228.3 188.6Standard Deviation 39.8 168.0 228.6 17.4 31.9 70.3 44.8F2010/F2010M 183
