Design of a test stand used to standardize protective clothing classification according to cuttin resistance

Abstract

An IRSST team has developed a method for evaluating the resistance to laceration of protective clothing, particularly of gloves used in the industry, and produced a prototype test bed. The results of several hundred tests indicate that a classification system for protective clothing's resistance to laceration can in fact be developed. Several standardization agencies and manufacturers are interested in this simple and reliable method. However, although effective, the existing test bed is a prototype developed for research purposes, and is unsuited to use for standardization purposes. This project therefore designed a test bed suitable for standardization purposes, after systematic analysis of the existing prototype's operation. Six test beds were produced by an outside manufacturer.

Produced Under this Project

Scientific Publications

Putting protective materials to test
Lara J., Massé S., Sirard C., Daigle R.
Source :
Occupational Health and Safety Canada - Buyer's Guide 1996, 1996, p. 20-27
Comparison of two methods to evaluate the resistance of protective glove materials to cutting
Lara J., Payot F., Daigle R., Turcot D.
Source :
in Performance of Protective Clothing, 5e volume, Johnson, J.S., Mansdorf, S.Z. (eds), Philadelphie, American Society for Testing and Materials, 1995, ASTM, STP 1237, p. 32-42
A new test method to evaluate the cut resistance of glove materials
Lara J., Turcot D., Daigle R., Boutin J.
Source :
in Performance of Protective Clothing, 5e volume, Johnson, J.S., Mansdorf, S.Z. (eds), Philadelphie, American Society for Testing and Materials, 1995, ASTM, STP 1237, p. 23-32
Basic principles used in the development of a new cut-test machine for standardization
Massé S., Lara J., Sirard C., Daigle R.
Source :
in Performance of Protective Clothing, 6th vol., ASTM STP 1273, Stull J.O. et A. D. Schwope (eds), Philadelphie, American Society for Testing Materials, 1997, p. 66-83
Evaluating the cutting resistance of protective clothing materials
Lara J., Massé S.
Source :
in NOKOBETEF 6 and 1st European Conference on Protective Clothing (7-10 mai, 2000 : Stockholm, Suède), Ergonomics of Protective Clothing: Proceeding of NOKOBETEF 6 and 1st European Conference on Protective Clothing, Stockholm, Sweden, May 7-10, 2000, Kalev Kuk, p. 145-149
Testing the cut-resistant fabrics
Lara J., Massé S.
Source :
in International Conference on Safety & Protective Fabrics (2nd : April 26-28, 2000 : Arlington, Virginia), Proceeding of the Second International Conference on Safety & Protective Fabrics, 2000
A new test method to evaluate the cut resistance of glove materials
Lara J., Turcot D., Daigle R., Boutin J.
Source :
in International Symposium on Performance of Protective Clothing : Improvement Through Innovation (5th : January, 1994 : San Francisco, California), 1994
Comparison of two Methods to Evaluate the Resistance of Protective Glove Materials to Cutting
Lara J., Payot F., Daigle R., Turcot D.
Source :
in International Symposium on Performance of Protective Clothing : Improvement Through Innovation (5th : January, 1994 : San Francisco, California), 1994

Additional Information

Type: Project

Number: 0094-0660

Status: Completed

Research Field: Mechanical and Physical Risk Prevention

Team:

Serge Massé (IRSST)
Jaime Lara (IRSST)
Christian Sirard (IRSST)
Denis Turcot (IRSST)