Optimization and validation of a tool for selecting protective gloves resistant to single solvents and mixtures of solvents and preparation of a selection guide

Project IRSST

Optimization and validation of a tool for selecting protective gloves resistant to single solvents and mixtures of solvents and preparation of a selection guideJaime Lara / IRSST
Julian X. Zhu, Gérald Perron / Université de Montréal
Charles Hansen / Consultant
Daniel Drolet, François Lemay / IRSST

Guides and computer-based tools Scientific publications and communications

0099-0450 : Ongoing

Skin contact with some chemicals can cause burns, dermatitis and intoxication. The CSST has compiled 5,108 cases of this type from 1998 and 2002. However, even if workers wear gloves for protection, their resistance is limited by the type of constituent polymer, and by the type of solvent handled. The resistance may also decrease if a mixture of solvents is involved. The aim of this study is to optimize and validate the GANTEX protective glove selection tool currently being developed, to extend its application to additional combinations of solvents, and to develop a glove selection guide. Once its results are posted on the IRSST’s Web site, occupational health and safety practitioners will have a user-friendly tool and a guide that will help them select the best skin protection equipment for reducing the risks attributable to chemical attack.

Guides and computer-based tools

• Protecpo: Software for pre-selection of protective materials (Online) >> Read

Scientific publications and communicationsDrolet D., Lara J., Perron G., Zimmermann F., Chollot A., Hansen C., Bourbonnais R.

A Web computer tool for the selection of glove material against chemicals based on the "hansen solubility parameters" theory
in Innovate. Integrate. Inspire : American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exhibition / AIHCE (May 14-19, 2011 : Portland, USA), 2011.

Drolet D., Lara J., Perron G., Zimmermann F., Chollot A., Hansen C., Bourbonnais R.

ProtecPo: Un outil pour aider à la sélection des vêtements de protection
in La prévention un investissement qui rapporte : Congrès de l'AQHSST, (33e : 11-13 mai, 2011 : Trois-Rivières, Canada), 2011.

Drolet D., Lara J., Zimmerman F., Chollot A., Perron G., Bourbonnais R., Hansen C. M.

ProtecPo: Un nouvel outil WEB pour aider à la sélection des gants de protection contre les risques chimiques
in Partenariat innovation 2011, (21-23 novembre, 2011 : Québec, Canada), 2011.

Lara J., Perron G., Lemay F., Drolet D., Zhu J., St-Pierre E., Chollot A., Hansen C. M.

Development of a tool for selection of solvent resistant gloves using the Hansen solubility parameter
in For more (than) safety : 1st International Conference on Personal Protective Equipment / CENTEXBEL, (1st : May 21-23, 2008 : Bruges, Belgique), 2008.

Perron G., Lara J., Lemay F., Drolet D., St-Pierre E., Hansen C., Zhu J. X., Chollot A.

GANTEX un utilitaire pour le choix des gants de protection pour les solvants et mélanges binaires de solvant
in Le croisement des générations : échanger connaissances et expériences : Congrès de l'Association québécoise pour l'hygiène, la santé et la sécurité du travail / AQHSST, (30e : 7-9 mai, 2008 : Laval, Canada), 2008, p. 10, (http://www.aqhsst.qc.ca/congresRes.php#13).