1.1 RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) is used for
ergonomic investigations of workplaces where work related
injuries are reported. RULA is a simple diagnostic tool that
allows surveying various tasks involving the upper limbs at
workplace with focuses on use of arms, wrists, position of
the head and the posture of the upper body. McAtamney and
Corlett (1993) introduce RULA, or Rapid Upper Limb
Assessment [1]. It is developed to observe the operators who
suffered upper limb disorders due to the musculoskeletal
loading. The RULA is used without need for advanced and
expensive equipment that’s why it is one of the most popular
ergonomic investigation tools in industry. It proved a tool
which is reliable for use by those whose job it is to undertake
workplace investigations.