Systematic Comparison of OWAS, RULA, and REBA Based on a Literature Review

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作者
Kee, Dohyung [1 ]
机构
[1] Keimyung Univ, Dept Ind Engn, Daegu 42601, South Korea
关键词
musculoskeletal disorders; observational technique; OWAS; RULA; REBA; ERGONOMIC RISK-FACTORS; STATIC WORKING POSTURES; MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS; OBSERVATIONAL METHODS; SAWMILL OCCUPATION; ASSESSMENT OUTPUT; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; RELIABILITY; LOAD; DISCOMFORT;
D O I
10.3390/ijerph19010595
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
This study aimed to systematically compare three representative observational methods for assessing musculoskeletal loadings and their association with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs): Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), and Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA). The comparison was based on a literature review without time limitations and was conducted on various factors related to observational methods. The comparisons showed that although it has a significant limitation of comprising only two classifications for the leg postures, (1) the RULA is the most frequently used method among the three techniques; (2) many studies adopted the RULA even in evaluation of unstable lower limb postures; (3) the RULA assessed postural loads as higher risk levels in most studies reviewed in this research; (4) the intra- and inter-reliabilities for the RULA were not low; and (5) the risk levels assessed by the RULA were more significantly associated with postural load criteria such as discomfort, MHTs and % capable at the trunk, and MSDs.
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