RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders.
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Summary
RULA (rapid upper limb assessment) is a survey method developed for use in ergonomics investigations of workplaces where work-related upper limb disorders are reported.
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- article
- Published
- 1993-04-01
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- 3,298
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- 37
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Keywords
Upper limb, Directive, Work (physics), Trunk, Engineering
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