Ergonomic work analysis: a case study in a sawmill located in the Southern of Brazil

Saldanha, Mariana Fachin; Falcão, Aline; Silva, Adriana Dias da; Franz, Luís Antônio dos Santos

doi:10.1504/ijaom.2012.049917

“…Recommendations are also proposed for each score ranging from one to seven, allocated in four classes, as shown in Figure 2 (McAtamney and Corlett, 1993). The RULA is based on four scores for the body's left and right sides (Saldanha et al, 2012). The first score refers to the arm, forearm, wrist, and wrist twist postures comprising group A.…”

Section: Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (Rula)mentioning

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ROSA and RULA Methods: A case study on a Hospital

Terra¹,

Tonetto²,

Franz³

et al. 2023

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The adoption of harmful postures due to a sedentary lifestyle, which involves long periods at work in offices, is a factor that exacerbates musculoskeletal risks. To examine these risks, there are numerous postures analysis methods, such as Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA). RULA is a consolidated method to evaluate the exposure of individual workers to ergonomic risk factors associated with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. In turn, ROSA is a more recent method that quantifies exposure to risk factors in an office work environment. This research aims to identify whether there is harmony between these two methods, ROSA and RULA. Through applied research, from a qualitative perspective, the scientific procedures adopted were direct observation and ROSA and RULA postural assessment instruments. The study was conducted in the radiology service and focused on the outpatient reception workstation. Results indicated that further investigation must occur to make working conditions changes as soon as possible and that both methods are harmonic. As contributions of the analysis, we have discussed the working conditions and suggested improvements to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal morbidity symptoms. We recommend future studies aimed at measuring the levels of complementarity between these methods by quantitative approaches.

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“…The The RULA is based on four scores for the body's left and right sides (Saldanha et al, 2012). The assessments are based on a scale in which a higher score indicates more significant musculoskeletal risks due to postural load and muscle effort.…”

Section: Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (Rula)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Rosa and Rula Methods: A Case Study on A Hospital

Terra¹,

Tonetto²,

Franz³

et al. 2023

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The adoption of harmful postures due to a sedentary lifestyle, which involves long periods at work in offices, is a factor that exacerbates musculoskeletal risks. To examine these risks, there are numerous postures analysis methods, such as Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA). RULA is a consolidated method to evaluate the exposure of individual workers to ergonomic risk factors associated with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders. In turn, ROSA is a more recent method that quantifies exposure to risk factors in an office work environment. This research aims to identify whether there is harmony between these two methods, ROSA and RULA. Through applied research, from a qualitative perspective, the scientific procedures adopted were direct observation and ROSA and RULA postural assessment instruments. The study was conducted in the radiology service and focused on the outpatient reception workstation. Results indicated that further investigation must occur to make working conditions changes as soon as possible and that both methods are harmonic. As contributions of the analysis, we have discussed the working conditions and suggested improvements to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal morbidity symptoms. We recommend future studies aimed at measuring the levels of complementarity between these methods by quantitative approaches.

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“…Também são propostas recomendações para cada pontuação (variando de um a sete pontos), alocadas em quatro classes conforme ilustra o Quadro 1 (McATAMNEY;CORLETT, 1993). O RULA é baseado em quatro pontuações diferentes para os lados esquerdo e direito do corpo (SALDANHA et al, 2012). A primeira pontuação é referente às posturas do braço, antebraço, pulso e torção do pulso, as quais compreendem o grupo A.…”

Section: Método Rapid Office Strain Assessment (Rosa)unclassified

Métodos Rosa E Rula: Harmônicos Ou Conflitantes?

Terra,

Tonetto,

Franz

et al. 2023

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Resumo: A adoção de posturas nocivas devido ao sedentarismo, que envolve longos períodos de trabalho em escritórios, é um fator que agrava os riscos biomecânicos. O risco biomecânico pode ser entendido como um acúmulo potencial de danos a estrutura, função e movimentação de aspectos mecânicos dos sistemas biológicos humano. Para examinar esses riscos, existem vários métodos de análise de posturas, como o Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) e o Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA). O ROSA, é um dos métodos mais recentes e voltado para a avaliação do trabalho em escritórios, e o RULA é um método consolidado que pode complementar lacunas que venham a existir. O objetivo do presente trabalho é identificar se existe harmonia entre esses dois métodos, ROSA e RULA. Para isso, foi realizada uma pesquisa de caráter qualitativo, com finalidade descritiva, na qual foi adotado o procedimento científico de pesquisa de campo, e mediante observação intensiva, foram aplicados dois instrumentos de avaliação postural, ROSA e RULA. Tal estudo foi realizado no serviço de radiologia e teve como foco o posto de recepção ambulatorial. Os resultados indicaram que mais investigações devem ocorrer para que as mudanças nas condições de trabalho sejam o mais breve possível realizadas e que ambos os métodos são harmônicos. Como contribuições da análise, foram apresentadas as implicações dos resultados acerca das condições de trabalho no ambiente de escritório e sugeridas melhorias ad hoc. Além disso, foram recomendados estudos futuros que visem medir os níveis de complementaridade entre esses métodos por meio de abordagens quantitativas.

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Ergonomic work analysis: a case study in a sawmill located in the Southern of Brazil

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ROSA and RULA Methods: A case study on a Hospital

ROSA and RULA Methods: A case study on a Hospital

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