We’ll help you retain an industry-leading OSHA expert
Average OSHA Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$325/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
This expert currently owns and manages a national business which specializes in training forklift operators and trainers. He is also an active trainer who trains on a regular basis. Unlike many forklift experts, who may have trained small numbers of operators and no trainers, this expert has trained many thousands of operators and trainers across a variety of industries. He has also investigated hundreds of forklift accidents, including many serious injuries and a number of fatalities. He has surveyed hundreds of sites to improve forklift and pedestrian safety. His areas of expertise are the safe operation of forklifts, the proper training of operators/trainers and in compliance with OSHA standards.
Founder, Private Forklift Training Company
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Miami University of Ohio
Heath,
Ohio
This expert has extensive experience with managing day to day operations and safety protocols on large, complex projects for the past 20 years. He has extensive certifications in haz-mat operations and emergency response, specifically as it relates to OSHA compliance. He is a member of the AGC Safety Committee, the National Association of Safety Professionals, and the National Fire Prevention Association. His expert witness experience focuses on construction flaws and OSHA safety violations.
Operations Manager, An engineering and construction firm in West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Pikes Peak Community College
Ravenswood,
West Virginia
This highly qualified expert has over 30 years in the Safety, Health and Risk Management field. After receiving his BS in Occupational Health and Safety from Columbia Southern University, this expert went on to receive Master Certificates in Project Management and Executive Leadership for Safety Professionals from Boston University and Harvard University respectively. He also received his law degree from Champlain College. This expert is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Association of Safety Professionals, and he is a certified Safety Consultant and Safety Specialist. He previously worked as a Safety Director at Swinerton and Walberg Company, Delco, Inc and James Construction group. This expert then went on to be a Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, and Security Director at Foster Wheeler Global Power Group, before becoming Vice President of Health and Safety at Polisico Civil Inc, a utility company located in New York. Currently, this expert works as the President and Chief Safety Consultant of a safety management company where his specialties include environmental remediation, civil, heavy highway, bridge, drilling, sewer treatments, electric utilities, and manufacturing.
President & Chief Safety Consultant, A Safety Management Company
Master of Laws (LLM), Champlain College
Franklin,
Indiana
This qualified expert received his BA from Valparaiso University and is a licensed OSHA trainer for numerous courses. He has managed various construction safety projects including the installation and modification of industrial equipment valued at over a billion dollars. Formerly, he served as a night safety manager for Gallagher Kaiser at General Motors and as a safety manager for NKC American at Toyota Motor Manufacturing. He currently is the safety manager for a prominent aluminum manufacturer overseeing the installation of a new stamping bed.
Safety Manager, A construction services organization in TN
Juris Doctor (JD), Ave Maria School of Law
Mount Juliet,
Tennessee
Find Osha Expert Witnesses In:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wyoming
What Can an OSHA Expert Witness Opine On?
Hazard Communication
Identifying and communicating workplace hazards.
Lockout/Tagout
Controlling hazardous energy during maintenance.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Providing and using safety gear effectively.
Incident Investigation
Analyzing incidents to prevent future occurrences.
Safety Training Programs
Educating employees on safety practices.
Workplace Inspections
Regularly assessing safety compliance and conditions.
FAQs for Osha Expert Witnesses
What is a osha expert witness?
An OSHA expert witness is a safety professional who explains OSHA standards and workplace compliance in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, analyzing accidents, and testifying to clarify safety violations.
What types of cases may necessitate the testimony of an OSHA expert witness?
An OSHA expert witness handles workplace safety, accident, injury, fatality, compliance, hazard analysis, construction, industrial, and regulatory violation cases.
How can an OSHA expert witness assist in evaluating employer compliance failures?
An OSHA expert witness can analyze safety policies, training, and incident records to identify employer compliance failures and explain how they violated OSHA standards.
What qualifications should counsel require from an OSHA expert witness?
Counsel should require an OSHA expert witness to have substantial OSHA regulatory experience, relevant industry background, safety certifications, and a proven litigation testimony record.
How does an OSHA expert witness analyze alleged citation deficiencies?
An OSHA expert witness analyzes alleged citation deficiencies by reviewing regulations, evidence, inspection methods, and employer practices to assess accuracy, consistency, and legal sufficiency.
What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting osha expert witnesses?
Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.