Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA)
This ergonomic assessment tool is designed to quickly provide a quantification the risks work related to computer usage at a computer workstation, which can in turn provides the level of change based on the risk associated with the work task. The ROSA final scoring ranges from 1 to 10 , with the higher score indicating an increased risk for work related musculoskeletal disorders.
Development of the tool[edit | edit source]
This tool was formulated based on the CSA Z412 guidelines of office ergonomics from the Canadian Risk factors of computer usage were identified in various office designs from the Canadian Center of Occupational Health and Safety. Also standard ergonomic books were used to formulate the worksheet.
Scoring[edit | edit source]
These were developed to match office subsection against each other. The sub sections include seat pan height and seat pan depth telephone and monitor, seat pan depth, backrest and arm supports, and keyboard and mouse. The scores from the chair
