RULA and REBA assessments in computer laboratories

Abstract

Sitting static while doing office tasks or typing tasks on personal computers is frequently found to be awkward. People, especially students do not aware of the importance of sitting with correct postures while doing their works on computers. For that reason, this study is done to identify the level of criticality of sitting with awkward postures for students in computer laboratories in School of Manufacturing, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). It is done using RULA and REBA methods and the scores reveal that there are some necessary actions may be needed to be implemented for further improvement.