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RULA: Upper arm score

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In:   Lueder, R (1996) A Proposed RULA for Computer Users. Proceedings of the Ergonomics Summer Workshop, UC Berkeley Center for Occupational & Environmental Health Continuing Education Program, San Francisco, August 8-9, 1996.

Maximum Upper Arm Score = 6 points.

For asymmetrical postures, ratings are conducted for each side independently.

+ 1 point   =   Work with raised shoulders OR speak on the phone on average at least 10 minutes per hour AND sometimes "scrunch" neck when speaking on the phone.   (Maximum of 1 point for any of these conditions)


Unlike the original, this modified version has not been validated.

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