Development of a single resistance to damage metric for mosquito nets related to physical integrity in the field

Malaria Journal

Table 1 Maximal isometric force measurements from EN 1005-3:2002 Safety of machinery [15]

	Professional use F_a in N	Domestic use F_a in N
Hand work (one hand): power grip	250	184
Arm work (sitting posture, one arm):
upwards	50	31
downwards	75	44
outwards	55	31
inwards	75	49
pushing:
with trunk support	275	186
without trunk support	62	30
pulling:
with trunk support	225	169
without trunk support	55	28

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