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RULA Smart Form
RULA Smart Form
1 2
Mainly in hand-shake position Twisted away from hand-
(mid-range of twist) shake position (at or near
end-range of twist)
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
0 + + = 0
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 & NOT well-supported & Score Score = 5-6; Investigation and changes are required soon
evenly balanced evenly balanced 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.