Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, scored in minutes
RULA is a survey method for investigating work-related upper limb disorders. Pick the postures that match the working position and get an instant score, action level and a free PDF summary — no sign-up needed.
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How it works
1 · Select postures
Work through guided steps for the arm, wrist, neck, trunk and legs, choosing the illustration closest to the working position.
2 · Instant scoring
Scores are calculated live using the original RULA tables, exactly as published by McAtamney & Corlett — watch them build as you answer.
3 · Action level + PDF
Get a grand score of 1–7 with its action level, a full breakdown of every answer, and a printable PDF summary — free.
Methodology & disclaimer
Every care has been taken in preparing this resource; it must be used according to the guidelines based on the original article by Dr L. McAtamney and Prof E.N. Corlett. No responsibility will be taken for the use of this software. RULA provides a score of a snapshot of the activity as part of a rapid screening tool — the user should refer to the original article to check the detail of the scoring and the correct use of RULA scores. Further investigation and actions may be required.
McAtamney, L. and Corlett, E.N. "RULA: a survey method for the investigation of work-related upper limb disorders." Applied Ergonomics 1993, 24(2), 91–99. Read more about RULA.