ASTM STP 1273-97

Offers the most current information and latest technological advances on the subject of protective clothing evaluation and use. A wide spectrum of experts in the field have presented 28 peer-reviewed papers ranging from testing the integrity of fabrics to withstand numerous hazards to fitting considerations for pregnant women.The following comprehensive topics are discussed: *Materials development and testing in such areas as thermal protection, physical hazards and dangerous biological exposure *Innovative performance evaluation methods and current test procedure reassessment *Testing and performance of entire items of industrial protective clothing in a variety of work environments *Combining the human factor with the challenge of defining and producing protective clothing that is both comfortable and efficient.

Product Details

Published:

08/01/1997

ISBN(s):

0803124023

Number of Pages:

368