RULA : a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders
McAtamney, Lynn ; Corlett, Nigel E.
1993
24
2
91-99
ergonomic evaluation ; EU Directive ; European Union ; measurement of load on muscles ; methodology ; musculoskeletal diseases ; survey ; upper extremity disorders ; visual display unit ; work posture
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)
English
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The development of the RULA (rapid upper limb assessment) survey method is described. The method requires no special equipment and may be used to provide a quick assessment of the postures of the neck, trunk and upper limbs along with muscle function and the external loads experienced by the body. A coding system is used to generate an action list which indicates the level of intervention required to reduce the risks of injury due to physical loading on the operator. The technique is of particular assistance in fulfilling the assessment requirements of the EC Directive 90/270/EEC and UK guidelines.
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