RULA

Question 1

What three things does the RULA measure in order to assess the risk of musculoskeletal injury associated with sedentary tasks?

Answer 1

posture
force
movement

Question 2

What are the 4 main applications of the RULA?

Answer 2

1. Measure MS risk
2. Compare the MS loading of current and modified workstation designs
3. Evaluate outcomes such as productivity or sustainability of equipment
4. Educate workers about MS risk created by different working postures

Question 3

Prior to assessing with the RULA, what should you do?

Answer 3

Observe the various postures adapted throughout the entire work cycle - from there, select specific postures which you believe are in need of further assessment

Question 4

Postural selection should be based on what 3 things?

Answer 4

• longest held posture
• worst adapted postures
• proportion of time spent in each posture

Question 5

The assessment is broken down into 2 groups, what are they?

Answer 5

1. Group A - upper arm, lower arm, and wrist

2. Group B - neck, trunk, and legs