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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the RULA assessment in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date, company name, supervisor, department, and evaluator's name at the top of the form. This information is crucial for record-keeping.
  3. Proceed to the Muscle Use Scores Table. Assess each posture and weight held during tasks, selecting scores based on the provided verbal anchors. Input these scores in their respective fields.
  4. Next, evaluate the Upper Arm Posture Scores and Lower Arm Posture Scores. Carefully analyze arm positions and input scores accordingly.
  5. Continue with Wrist Posture Scores and Neck Posture Scores. Ensure you assess any additional considerations that may affect scoring.
  6. Finally, calculate your Grand Score based on all inputs. Review your entries for accuracy before saving or exporting your completed form.

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The output of the RULA assessment tool is the final RULA Score, which is a single score that represents the level of MSD risk for the job task being evaluated. The minimum RULA Score = 1, and the maximum RULA Score = 7. Outlined in the above chart are the RULA level of MSD risk descriptions and cut points.
The RULA score represents the level of MSD risk for the job task being evaluated. The minimum RULA Score = 1, and the maximum RULA Score = 7. The design goal for the RULA assessment is a score of 3.
The RULA method (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) method mainly assesses the upper limbs (shoulders, elbows, wrists) but also the neck and trunk. It applies to tasks during which the operator mainly uses his upper limbs, with or without movement.

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RULA is designed to assess the force, posture and movement associated with sedentary tasks including manufacturing, retail, computer tasks, laboratory work or where the individual is seated or standing without moving about.
The goal of an ergonomic assessment is to identify these risk factors and quantify them so that you can make measurable improvements in the work environment. A thorough ergonomic assessment is the foundation for creating a safer, healthier, less injury-prone workplace and improving overall workplace wellness.
The RULA method is suggested for the identification of postural disorders of the upper limbs, of the neck and of the back in relation to the muscular action and external loads applied to the body.

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