Lafayette Hand Tool Dexterity Test
This Lafayette Hand Tool Dexterity Test measures proficiency in using ordinary mechanic's tools to disassemble all the bolts from one upright and reassemble them on corresponding rows of the other upright with the heads of the bolts inside.This test battery is used to measure the progress in rehabilitation and return-to-work capability of individuals performing jobs/tasks that require manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, steadiness, and perceptual motor skills.
Important Skill Development
- Various factory jobs
- Industrial apprentice training
- Instrumentation service training
- Hand rehabilitation therapy
Test Results
- Used to determine vocational interest and as an indicator of success where job / tasks require the use of these or similar tools.
- Functional Application: Reference literature suggests the use of this test to assess performance when hands will be covered when using the tools incorporated in this test.
- Includes norms for guidance.
YouTube Video showing how to use the Lafayette Hand Tool Dexterity Test - Copy and paste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glmU9N4kosc&t=6s
