This study will observe four students with average, larger and smaller body size and
record their body measurements according to the REBA method. The REBA method is a peer
reviewed method developed by Dr. Sue Hignett and Dr. Lynn McAtamney, ergonomists from
University of Nottingham in England (Dr. McAtamney is now at Telstra, Australia).
REBA is a postural targeting method for estimating the risks of work-related entire body
disorders. A REBA assessment gives a quick and systematic assessment of the complete body
postural risks to a worker. The analysis can be conducted before and after an intervention to
demonstrate that the intervention has worked to lower the risk of injury (Hignett & McAtamney,
2000).