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90
º
20º- 20º
45º
45º 4 3
raised 1+ abducted 1+ leaning or 1-
1 20º< 2 2 20º 3 4 shoulder shoulder supported arm
1 2
Mainly in hand-shake
position (mid-range of twist)
Twisted away from hand-
shake position (at or near
end-range of twist)
2 1 7 7
4
1 2 3 4 if twisted 1+ if side-bent 1+
Trunk Posture Scores L R L R L R L R
20º - 60º Additional Considerations
0º 60º<
0º - 20º
1 5 + 1 + 1 = 7
1 2 3 4 if twisted 1+ if side-bent 1+
Leg Posture Scores SCORE B MUSCLE FORCE SCORE D `
1 2
Well-supported &
evenly balanced
NOT well-supported &
evenly balanced
1
Reference: McAtamney, L., and Corlett, N. (1993). RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders. Applied Ergonomics, 24, (2), 91-99.