RULA Smart Form
RULA Smart Form
RULA Smart Form
LEFT
RIGHT
0 1 2
weights or forces 4.4 lbs (2 kg) and held intermittently weights or forces 4.4 to 22 lbs (2 to 10 kg) and held intermittently weights or forces 4.4 to 22 lbs (2 to 10 kg) and held statically weights or forces 4.4 to 22 lbs (2 to 10 kg) and repetitive weight or forces 22 lbs (10 kg) and held intermittently weights or forces 22 lbs (10 kg) and held statically weights or forces 22 lbs (10 kg) and repetitive shock or force with rapid build up
1
4
+ 1 raised shoulder + 1 abducted shoulder - 1 leaning or supported arm
1
3
> 20
20
LEFT
RIGHT
100
2
LEFT
2
RIGHT
3 + 1
0 + 1
3 = 4
60
60
SCORE A
MUSCLE
FORCE
SCORE C
2
3
-15
+ 1 if wrist is bent away from midline
3
RIGHT
NOTES
1 1
LEFT
2
Twisted away from handshake position (at or near end-range of twist)
2
GRAND SCORE
1
0
2
0 - 20
3
20 - 60 > 60
+ 1 if twisted
+ 1 if side-bent
0
1 2 1
Well-supported & evenly balanced
+
MUSCLE
+
FORCE
0
SCORE D `
4
Leg Posture Scores
+ 1 if twisted
+ 1 if side-bent
SCORE B
2
NOT well-supported & evenly balanced
Score = 1-2: Posture acceptable if not maintained or repeated for long periods
Grand Score = 3-4: Further investigation is needed, and changes may be required Score Score = 5-6; Investigation and changes are required soon
Score = 7; Investigation and changes are required immediately
Reference: McAtamney, L., and Corlett, (1993). RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders. Applied Ergonomics, 24, (2), 91-99. Question? The Ergonomics Center ofN. North Carolina 3701 Neil Street, Raleigh, NC 27607 1-800-ON-4-ERGO www.TheErgonomicsCenter.com