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Upper Arm Posture Scores: 9/4/2011 Palleting Danone JOE Production Roni
Upper Arm Posture Scores: 9/4/2011 Palleting Danone JOE Production Roni
-20º 20º
45º
45º 2 3 • weight or forces ≥ 22 lbs (10 kg) and held intermittently
• weights or forces ≥ 22 lbs (10 kg) and held statically
3 • weights or forces ≥ 22 lbs (10 kg) and repetitive
+ 1 raised + 1 abducted - 1 leaning or
1 > 20º 2 2 20º 3 4 shoulder shoulder supported arm • shock or force with rapid build up
100º 100º
3 2 4 4 + 1 1 + 2 1 = 7 6
+ 1 if working across the midline of
the body or out to the side
1 60º
2 60º
1 2
Mainly in hand-shake position
(mid-range of twist)
Twisted away from hand-
shake position (at or near
end-range of twist)
1 2 7 7
3
1 2 3 4 + 1 if twisted + 1 if side-bent
Trunk Posture Scores L R L R L R L R
20º - 60º Additional Considerations
0º > 60º
0º - 20º
3 5 + 1 + 2 = 8
1 2 3 4 + 1 if twisted + 1 if side-bent
Leg Posture Scores SCORE B MUSCLE FORCE SCORE D `
Score = 1-2: Posture acceptable if not maintained or repeated for long periods
1 2 Grand Score = 3-4: Further investigation is needed, and changes may be required
Well-supported &
evenly balanced
NOT well-supported &
evenly balanced
2 Score Score = 5-6; Investigation and changes are required soon
Score = 7; Investigation and changes are required immediately
Reference: McAtamney, L., and Corlett, N. (1993). RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders. Applied Ergonomics, 24, (2), 91-99.