Evaluation of Fluid Leakage at the Coverall and Glove Interface in Single and Double Glove Conditions

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• Personal Author:
  Kahveci Z ; Kilinc-Balci FS ; Yorio, Patrick L.
• Description:
  Background: Fluid leakage through the glove-protective clothing interface is an area of concern for many healthcare personnel, including emergency medical service providers, who may wear coveralls to protect themselves from multiple types of hazards. There is currently no established standard test method to specifically evaluate the barrier performance of the glove-protective clothing interface region for any personal protective equipment ensemble. Objective: This study quantifies the fluid leakage at the coverall and glove interface using single and double gloving. Methods: A robotic arm, which can simulate upper extremity movements of healthcare personnel, was used to test five coverall models and an extended examination glove model in single and double glove conditions. Results: The results show that there was a significant difference in fluid leakage amounts between some of the coverall models and the number of glove layers studied. Findings also highlight that there is a high correlation between basis weight and stiffness of the coverall fabrics and the fluid leakage amounts. Conclusions: These results underline that coverall constructed from thin and less stiff fabrics can result in lower fluid leakage levels. Also, there was no significant difference in fluid leakage amounts between single and double gloves when tested with each of the coverall models, with the exception of the coveralls with the highest basis weight and stiffness. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Health Personnel Musculoskeletal System Occupational Health Personal Protective Equipment Protective Clothing Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Coverall Fabrics Fluids Glove Gloves Health Care Workers Interface Leakage Personal Protective Equipment PPE Protective Clothing Stiffness Upper Extremities

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• ISSN:
  0196-6553
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Georgia ; OSHA Region 3 ; OSHA Region 4 ; Pennsylvania
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Division:
  NPPTL - National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  51
• Issue:
  10
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20067146
• Citation:
  Am J Infect Control 2023 Oct; 51(10):1145-1150
• Contact Point Address:
  F. Selcen Kilinc-Balci PhD, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236, USA
• Email:
  jcq8@cdc.gov
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• NORA Priority Area:
  Healthcare and Social Assistance ; Public Safety
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Source Full Name:
  American Journal of Infection Control
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/231301/cdc_231301_DS1.pdf
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