RULA - Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Step through the following pages, selecting the postures that most accurately reflect your working position. Assessment of both Left & Right Sides Assessment of just Right Hand side Assessment of just Left Hand side Find out more about RULA
Whilst COPE Occupational Health and Ergonomic Services Ltd (COPE) and Osmond Group Limited (Osmond) have 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 COPE or 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 *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 or Contact Claire Williams, COPE's Senior Ergonomist, on +44 (0)115 925 9222