L10: Work Posture

Question 1

What are the 4 ways to measure work posture & discomfort

Answer 1

Body part discomfort scale (subjective)
Questionnaire (subjective)
OWAS Method (objective)
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) (Objective)

Question 2

What are the 3 basic types of work postures?

Answer 2

Standing
Sitting
Sit-standing

Question 3

Explain OWAS Method

Answer 3

Uses a 3 digit code system + 3 more to describe amount of force and work phase

Question 4

What implications are there to make a change upon analysis of OWAS method?

Answer 4

If person works with bent or twisted back or with bent knees for more than 70% of time

Question 5

Explain RULA

Answer 5

Breaks down the major body ligaments into Group A or B

Postures are evaluated using numbers, the greater the number the worse the picture.