Systematic comparison of OWAS, RULA, and REBA based on a literature review

D Kee - International Journal of Environmental Research and …, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to systematically compare three representative observational methods for
assessing musculoskeletal loadings and their association with musculoskeletal disorders …

An overview of REBA method applications in the world

M Hita-Gutiérrez, M Gómez-Galán… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The objective of this work is to review literature, worldwide, in which the Rapid Entire Body
Assessment (REBA) ergonomic assessment method was applied and count the number of …

Comparison of OWAS, RULA and REBA for assessing potential work-related musculoskeletal disorders

D Kee - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2021 - Elsevier
This study compared three representative observational methods for assessing
musculoskeletal loadings: Ovako Working Posture Analysis System (OWAS), Rapid Upper …

Risk assessment for musculoskeletal disorders in forestry: A comparison between RULA and REBA in the manual feeding of a wood-chipper

M Micheletti Cremasco, A Giustetto, F Caffaro… - International journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
The analysis of the postural attitude of workers during the interaction with workstation's
elements and working environment is essential in the evaluation and prevention of …

Musculoskeletal risks: RULA bibliometric review

M Gómez-Galán, ÁJ Callejón-Ferre… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The objective of this study was to reveal RULA method applications in terms of the
knowledge, country, year and journal categories. The search was performed using the “Web …

A systematic review of comparative studies on ergonomic assessment techniques

M Joshi, V Deshpande - International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 2019 - Elsevier
This review provides a systematic overview of the comparison of ergonomic assessment
techniques' output in variety of industrial sectors. The relevant publications have been …

A systematic review of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among handicraft workers

D Das, A Kumar, M Sharma - International Journal of Occupational …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose. Handicraft manufacturing appears to be an occupation where work-related
musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a major threat to workers. For the multifactorial …

Risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders among floor-sitting precision handicraft workers

D Das, AK Singh - … Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, 2022 - Springer
Purpose Precision handicraft workers are often exposed to stressful postures and poor
working conditions while performing different jobs, that are directly associated with the …

Study of association between OWAS, REBA and RULA with perceived exertion rating for establishing applicability

M Joshi, V Deshpande - Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The paper highlights the need to determine applicability of various ergonomic assessment
methods. The methods such as Ovako working posture analysing system (OWAS), Rapid …

Occupational ergonomic assessment of MSDs among the artisans working in the Bagh hand block printing industry in Madhya Pradesh, India

R Kamble, S Pandit, A Sahu - International Journal of Occupational …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Objectives. The hand block printing technique practiced in Dhar District of Madhya Pradesh
involves highly repetitive tasks with awkward posture, which contribute to the development …