Rapid entire body assessment

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Rapid entire body assessment

Rapid entire body assessment

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
International
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Cornell University Ergonomics Web
Provider (Original)
Cornell University Ergonomics Web

Description

The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)  is a postural targeting method for estimating the risks of work-related entire body disorders. This tool provides a quick and systematic assessment of the complete body postural risks to a worker. The analysis can be conducted before and after an intervention to demonstrate that the intervention has worked to lower the risk of injury.

 

The Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA)  is a postural targeting method for estimating the risks of work-related entire body disorders. This tool provides a quick and systematic assessment of the complete body postural risks to a worker. The analysis can be conducted before and after an intervention to demonstrate that the intervention has worked to lower the risk of injury.

 

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English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Sin sector específico
Hazards
Posturas forzadas
Health effects
TME no especificados
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Todos (ningún grupo específico)
Prevention measures
Eliminación de peligros
Consejos y medidas simples
Purpose of the material
Evaluación del riesgo
Target audience
Oficiales de seguridad
Médico de salud laboral
Consultor sobre salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Year
2000