. Posture and exertion variable definition was observed to have a
significant effect on the component scores and/or risk output of all methods assessed. Meaningful variability in risk assessment scores was observed between workers. Components of all assessments, with the exception of the ACGIH TLV, differentiated between facilities assessed. Average risk index scores of the SI and OCRA procedures were observed to increase as recorded incidence of injury increased;
however statistical significance was not demonstrated.