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The effects of various thicknesses of chemical protective gloves on manual dexterity

CAROLYN K. BENSEL Behavioral Sciences Division, Soldier Science Directorate, US Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, MA, 01760-5020, USA
Pages 687-696 | Received 12 Sep 1991, Accepted 24 Dec 1991, Published online: 31 May 2007

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