ran6 Apo Geo REBA Aen [2] 3) ea} Learn how to use the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) too! to evaluate whole body postural MSD risks. STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO THE REBA Assessment Tool This ergonomic assessment tool uses a systematic process to evaluate whole body postural MSD and risks associated with job tasks. A single page worksheet is used to evaluate required or selected body posture, forceful exertions, type of movement or action, repetition, and coupling Meet REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) heptane gdran6 Ap Gate oto REBA Aen Te EROONIMICS —_sunhngigetnenmet shen ‘The Rapid Entire Body Assessment worksheet (REBA) was designed for easy use without need for an advanced degree in ergonomics or expensive equipment. You only heed the worksheet and a pen. On second thought, you probably should finish reading and studying this guide, and I suppose a clipboard would help as well. Using the REBA, ‘worksheet, the evaluator will assign a score for each of the following body regions: wrists, forearms, elbows, shoulders, neck, trunk, back, legs and knees. After the cata for each region is collected and scored, tables on the form are then used to compile the Tisk factor variables, generating a single score that represents the level of MSD risk: Score Level of MSD Risk negligible isk no action required tow risk, change may be needed ‘medium risk. further investigation, change soon high ris, investigate and implement change very high ris implement change Using the REBA Assesment Tool — Getting Ready ‘The evaluator should prepare for the assessment by interviewing the worker being evaluated to gain an understanding of the job tasks and demands, and observing the worker's movements and postures during several work cycles. Selection of the postures to be evaluated should be based on 1. The most difficult postures and work tasks (based on worker interview and initial observation) 2. The posture sustained for the longest period of time, or 3. The posture where the highest force loads occur ‘The REBA can be conducted quickly, so multiple positions and tasks within the work cycle can usually be evaluated without a significant time/effort cost, When using REBA, only the right of left side is assessed at a time, After interviewing and observing the worker the evaluator can determine if only one arm should be evaluated, or if an assessment is needed for both sides. heptane gdUsing the REBA Assessment Tool — Example ‘The REBA worksheet is divided into two body segment sections om the labeled A and About Services Clients. Resources Contact ‘Schedule a Consultation Score Group A (Trunk, Neck and Legs) postures fist, then score Group 8 (Upper Arms, Lower Arms, and Wrists) postures for left and right. For each region, there is a posture scoring scale and additional adjustments which need to be considered and accounted for in the score, ‘Steps 1.3: Neck, Trunk and Leg Analysis |. Neck, Trunk and Log Analysis scores a Oa PA Note: In step 2, a +2 score was used for trunk position (0-20 degrees) and +1 was added for the side bending adjustment (when viewed from behind, worker was lett side bending approximately 10 degrees) for a total score of +3 ‘Steps 4-6: Calculate the score for Group A\as outlined below: heptane gdA. Nock, Trunk and Leg Analysis “Th "a GE a About Services Clients. Resources. Contact scores ‘Schedule a Consultation wee sands me: Mes sses 5 mass — BBBBRE assis: legit Zab 1 G Seer tessunmn sreceamanrame, BM Scones a ape rae ‘Step 4: Using values from steps +3, locate the score for this step in table A, ‘Step 5: Add the force score to this box. In this case, the weight of the component part inserted by the worker is 115 Ibs. Therefore, 1e score for this step is ~1 ‘Step 6: Add the values in step 4 and 5 to obtain score A, Find row for Score A in Table: Cand circle value. ‘Steps 7-9: Right Arm and Wrist Analysis heptane gdraza py Sip tte RDA eee a 8. Armand Witt Analysis sep 7 Lect Upet Posten cece 2° "2 R- Bos About Services Clients ‘Schedule a Consultation Note: In step 7 the right upper arm is raised more than 90 degrees for a score of 14, a total adjustment of #2 is added because the shoulder is raised (+4) anc the upper arm is abducted (+) for a total score of +6. In step 8, 2 +2 score was used due to the arm position outside of the neutral range. In step 9, a twisting adjustment of #1 was added to the position score of #2 for a total wrist score of +3, ‘Steps 10-13: Calculate the score for Group B as outlined below: B.Arm and Wrst Analysis ‘sup 7: Locate Uper Arm Poston: ¢{ “ - ° 1 DGGE) GRRE Eeearas, tO 1 ae tencnee neuen wenn ANON ge poace anne ‘Step 10: Using values from steps 7-9, locate the posture score for this step in table B. ‘Step Mt: Add the coupling score. In this case, the coupling is considered fair (+), ‘Step 12: First, add the values in step 10 and 11 to obtain score B. Next, find column Table C and match with Score A in row from step 6 to obtain Table C Score, ‘Step 13: The Activity Score is +1 due to job requiring small range actions (more than 4. per minute}. The Final REBA Score ~ Table C Score + Activity Score Final REBA Score = 9 epics ngdran6 Apo Geo REBA Aen In this case, the final REBA score of 9 indicates high risk and calls for further Investigation and engineering and/or work method changes to reduce or eliminate MSD Tisk (see table above). About Services Clients. Resources Contact ‘Schedule a Consultation A follow-up analysis using the REBA worksheet was performed, Using the new work method, the final REBA score was reduced from 9 to 4, REBA Assessment Tool Download To download this guide as a PDF file and to download the REBA Assessment Worksheet, please register for a free Basie Resource Center account. heptane gdTEP GUID! About Services Clients. Resources. Contact ‘Schedule a Consultation wiwet fe] s Ce) 9 La About the Author ‘Mark Mitdlesworth isthe Founder of Ergonomics Plus, ond still enjoys ‘educating and motivating "workplace athletes" toward better heaith each ‘and every day. 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