Recording the posture score The assessment commencesby observing the operator during several work cycles in order to select the tasks and postures for assessment. Selection may be made of the posture held for the greatest amount of the work cycle or where highest loads occur. As RULA can be conducted quickly, an assessment can be made of each posture in the work cycle. When using RULA, only the right or left side is assessed at a tirne. After observing the operator it may be obvious that only one arm is under load; however, if undecided, the observer would assess both sides.