Boman (occupational and environmental dermatology, Karolinska Institute, Sweden) provides information on glove materials, the manufacture of protective gloves for occupational use, how to perform testing of gloves, and glove performance according to standardized technical methods in vivo. This second edition contains new chapters on the efficacy of protective gloves as a preventive against occupational dermatitis, assessment of skin exposure, changes in skin barrier properties as a result of wearing gloves, and glove selection for work with acrylates. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Completely updated, reflecting the continued importance of protective gloves to occupational health, this second edition of a standard-setting book provides state-of-the-art information on glove materials, the manufacture of gloves, how to perform testing of gloves, and glove performance according to standardized technical methods in vivo. The greatest benefit to the reader is the updated compilation of data on protective glove material technology, protective effects, and adverse effects. The book provides guidance on how to select gloves to prevent skin contamination from chemical and microbial exposure in the occupational environment. It gathers hard to find information into one easy-to-use resource.
