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Work posture load evaluation in medium size metal processing enterprise in Latvia
ArticleThe aim of this study was to evaluate the exposure of individual workers to ergonomic
risk factors associated with upper, lower extremities and trunk WRMSDs and to assess entire
body posture for risk of WRMSDs. The company that produces finished metal products (ironing
boards) was chosen for the research. Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) was used to assess
the entire body posture for risk of WRMSDs. Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method
was used for ironing boards employees to evaluate exposure of the neck, trunk, arms and legs in
relation to physical load. Our study proved that employees are subjected to WRMSDs due to the
load on certain body parts during the work: shoulder and neck area, lower back, legs and arms.
Forced work postures are an essential risk factor at work. Assemblers and packers are subdued to
high risk level, but inspectors – to medium risk level, which corresponds to evaluation with
RULA and REBA methods