California’s Ergonomic Standard: What Every Employer Must Know!
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Cal/OSHA Ergonomics Compliance Guide
Title 8, Section 5110 — Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs)
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Compliance Trigger
Required when:
Two or more employees performing identical tasks report RMIs within a 12-month period.
Worksite Evaluation
- Assess affected job tasks
- Identify risk factors: repetition, force, awkward posture, vibration
- Document findings and recommendations
- Adjust workstation layout and tools
- Introduce ergonomic furniture or accessories
- Redesign workflow or rotate tasks
- Record corrective actions and effectiveness reviews
Explain the ergonomics program
- Teach risk factors and safe practices
- Train on proper use of equipment
- Emphasize early reporting
- Keep attendance and training records
- Maintain written records of evaluations, actions, and training
- Ensure accessibility for Cal/OSHA inspection
- Review program effectiveness regularly
- Update corrective measures as needed
- Encourage employee feedback
- Expert certified ergonomic assessments tailored to your workplace
- Adaptive furniture and accessories designed for fitment and wellness
- Professional training programs that empower employees
- Documentation support to keep you inspection-ready
Failure to comply?
The penalties for a failure to comply with Title 8, Section 5110 can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars per violation. For example, serious violations can result in penalties up to $25,000, while willful violations can lead to penalties up to $70,000 1.1 https://cloudsds.com/osha-california/comprehensive-guide-to-california-osha-cal-osha-violations/
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Michael Schiller CEO/Ergonomist
- December 17, 2025
- (925) 321-5379
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