AULA Outperforms RULA in Evaluating MSD Risks of Oyster Mushroom Farmers: Implications for Safer Farming Practices

Abstract This study aims to compare the suitability of two ergonomic evaluation tools, AULA and RULA, in assessing musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) potential risks oyster mushroom farmers. The was based on 26 activities involved cultivation process, observed four farms Lempake Samarinda, assessed by 12 experienced experts ergonomics, safety health, agriculture. hit rate quadratic weighted κ were used methods. results showed that has a higher Kappa value than indicating moderate level agreement greater for evaluating WMSDs farmers Samarinda. finding implications improving health agriculture sector.