ART (Assessment of Repetitive Tasks)

Manage Upper Limb Risks in Repetitive Work Scientifically

Repetitive movements are one of the most important causes of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD/ULD) in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. These risks, particularly prevalent in assembly, packaging, healthcare, textile, and office environments, are often detected late.

ART (Assessment of Repetitive Tasks) is a specialized ergonomic risk assessment method that systematically and based on scoring analyzes the strains created by repetitive tasks on the upper limbs.

What is ART and What Does it Provide?

The ART method determines the risk level not only through observation but also through measurable physical parameters.

Assessment Parameters

Frequency of movement

Posture

Level of force application

Task duration and exposure

These parameters make the cumulative load created by repetitive tasks visible and provide a clear roadmap for improvement.

Integrated Work with Other Ergonomics Methods

ART achieves maximum impact not alone in holistic ergonomics management, but when used in conjunction with other scientific tools:

RULA: Posture-focused upper extremity analysis

OCRA: Detailed metric analysis in assembly line and high-frequency tasks

KIM-MHO: Rapid screening in manual work processes

Job Strain Index: Workload and strain level assessment

CMDQ: Analysis of employee pain and symptom reports

Thanks to this integrated approach, not only posture but also task design, work organization, and employee feedback are evaluated together.

Compliance with Legislation and Standards

ART applications are part of the risk management process compliant with:

ISO 11228

ISO 11226

Law No. 6331 on Occupational Health and Safety

This allows businesses not only to protect employee health but also to establish a strong technical basis in audit processes.

What Does ART Analysis Bring to the Business?

✔ Detects upper limb musculoskeletal risks at an early stage
✔ Reduces absenteeism and workforce loss
✔ Increases operational efficiency
✔ Provides data for ergonomic engineering and administrative control solutions
✔ Creates a sustainable improvement plan

A Strategic Decision Support Tool

Ignoring risks in repetitive tasks is costly. ART enables you to make decisions with measurable data.

With the "best posture is the next posture" approach, it improves task design, protects the employee, and supports production performance.

📩 Contact us for a customized ART analysis and ergonomics consultancy for your organization.