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    This document provides an overview of two ergonomic evaluation tools: RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment). It describes the objectives, methodology, scoring process, and application of each tool. RULA assesses postures of the neck, upper back, and limbs, while REBA evaluates the entire body. Both use a scoring system to determine risk levels and recommend appropriate actions. The document demonstrates how to apply the tools by analyzing a sample "Stack and Spray" task.

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    This document provides an overview of two ergonomic evaluation tools: RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment). It describes the objectives, methodology, scoring process, and application of each tool. RULA assesses postures of the neck, upper back, and limbs, while REBA evaluates the entire body. Both use a scoring system to determine risk levels and recommend appropriate actions. The document demonstrates how to apply the tools by analyzing a sample "Stack and Spray" task.

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    This document provides an overview of two ergonomic evaluation tools: RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment). It describes the objectives, methodology, scoring process, and application of each tool. RULA assesses postures of the neck, upper back, and limbs, while REBA evaluates the entire body. Both use a scoring system to determine risk levels and recommend appropriate actions. The document demonstrates how to apply the tools by analyzing a sample "Stack and Spray" task.

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    186 views19 pages

    RULA REBA Presentation

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    Amandeep Singh Gujral
    This document provides an overview of two ergonomic evaluation tools: RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment). It describes the objectives, methodology, scoring process, and application of each tool. RULA assesses postures of the neck, upper back, and limbs, while REBA evaluates the entire body. Both use a scoring system to determine risk levels and recommend appropriate actions. The document demonstrates how to apply the tools by analyzing a sample "Stack and Spray" task.

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    Ergonomic Evaluation Tools: RULA and REBA

    Session Objectives
    Have a basic understanding of RULA and REBA Understand the differences between RULA and REBA Be able to analyze a task using RULA and REBA

    Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)


    (McAtamney & Corlett, 1993)

    Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)


    (Hignett & McAtamney, 2000)

    RULA and REBA 6 Steps


    1.

    Observe the task


    photos vs. video

    2. 3.
    4.

    Select postures for assessment


    worst vs. most frequent

    5.
    6.

    Score the postures Process the scores Determine final score Confirm action level

    RULA

    Survey method

    assess postures of neck and upper limb loading

    Best for sedentary, seated tasks Final risk assessment score

    combines arm/wrist risk with neck, trunk, leg risk


    Final score magnitude (between 1 and 7)

    overall injury risk due to musculoskeletal loading

    RULA
    One of most popular ergonomic assessment tools in industry User-friendly, charts can be confusing Not as good for determining risk due to repetition No major calculations needed, quick Validated

    RULA Action Level

    Final RULA Scores 1 or 2 3 or 4 5 or 6 7

    Requirements for Action Indicates that posture is acceptable if it is not maintained or repeated for long periods. Indicates that further investigation is needed and changes may be required. Indicates investigation and changes are required soon. Indicates investigation and changes are required immediately.

    Stack and Spray

    Stack and Spray


    Arm & Wrist Neck, Trunk & Leg FIN AL Posture Muscle Force/ Final Posture Muscle Force/L Final Score Use Load Arm & Score Use oad Neck, SCO Score Score Wrist Score Score Trunk & RE Leg 3 1 0 4 1 0 0 1 3 7 3 0 1 1 0 8 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 5 3

    Task

    1 Lam Assembly 2 ReLoad 3 - Spray

    REBA
    Same principles as RULA, validated Better tool for whole body

    static, dynamic, unstable or rapidly changing postures

    User-friendly, tables used to compute scores Good for health care & service industries

    Not as useful for production line work

    REBA Action Level


    Action Level 0 REBA Score 1 Risk Level Action (including further assessment)

    Negligible None necessary

    1
    2

    2-3
    4-7

    Low
    Medium

    May be necessary
    Necessary

    3
    4

    8-10
    11-15

    High

    Necessary soon

    Very High Necessary NOW

    How can these tools help?


    Determine injury risk Set priorities Identify Training Needs What If Scenarios Others?

    Thank You! Questions?

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