Cut hazards come from scalpels, scissors, cutting needles, IV canulas, butterflies or any sharp instrument. A glove s cut resistance depends on force, sharpness and the cutting angle. The test uses three different loads and measures how long the blade travels before cutting through the glove. The resulting load versus distance curve determines the cut resistance. This range does not afford much cut resistance.
Most cuts occur on the hand opposing the instruments.
Orthopedic Surgery requires gloves with increased durability. There are gloves that possess even more cut resistance but would greatly decrease dexterity and tactile sensitivity. Hand fatigue is a culprit in many accidents. Poorly made or defective gloves also cause accidents. Glove manufacturing techniques have improved the overall quality of surgical gloves.