RULA - Rapid Upper Limb Assessment

An assessment tool for assesing the risk of upper limb disorders

Choose one of the assessments, selecting the postures that most accurately reflect your working position

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Assessment of both right & left sides Assessment of the right side Assessment of the left side

Osmond Group Limited (Osmond) has taken every care in preparing this resource, it must be used according to the guidelines based on the original article* by Prof E.N. Corlett and Dr L. McAtamney.

No responsibility will be taken by Osmond in the use of this software.

RULA provides a score of a snapshot of the activity as part of a rapid screening tool. The user should refer to the original article* to check the detail of the scoring and correct use of RULA scores. Further investigation and actions may be required.

For further information on methodology refer to our on-line guidance or:
McAtamney, L and Corlett, E.N. Reducing the risks of work related upper limb disorders - A guide and methods. Published by: Institute for Occupational Ergonomics, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. (1992). Tel: +44 (0)115 9514005 for details.

*McAtamney, L. and Corlett, E.N. "RULA -: A survey method for investigation of work-related upper limb disorders. Applied Ergonomics 1993, 24(2), 91-99