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Average OSHA Expert Witnesses Court Fees
$275/hr
Review Fee
$325/hr
Deposition Fee
$350/hr
Court Fee
This expert is a certified OSHA outreach instructor , teaches OSHA compliance, and has spent many years focusing on the safety direction for construction, oil and gas companies. He earned his Masters Degree in Occupational Safety & Health from Columbia Southern University and has held numerous safety management positions. In addition to his leadership roles in the oil and gas space, he is a licensed paramedic. Currently, this expert is the Owner and Operator of an industrial safety school, and the Corporate Safety Director of an oil and gas company. He is completing his Law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas.
President, An EMS Education Service in TX
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Columbia Southern University
Pleasanton,
Texas
This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the field of workplace safety and engineering management. He received his BS degree in construction science from Lonestar College and his MS degree in engineering management from Texas A&M University. He also obtained his health safety official certification at the University of Texas at Arlington. He is the former owner of Providence Safety Consultants and the former Safety Director at Everest Construction Group. He is also the former Safety Consultant at AMX Companies and the former Safety Coordinator at Greater Metroplex Interiors. Currently, he is the Corporate Safety Director at a major marble and granite fabrication company in Texas.
OSHA Instructor, A community college in TX
Master of Science (MS), Oklahoma State University
Providence Village,
Texas
This expert has 38 years experience in Safety Engineering, Loss Prevention & Control, and Accident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis. She has 15 years in OSHA Outreach Training in General Industry and Construction Safety & Health Standards. Additionally, she has consulted with and taught OSHA outreach courses for several State and Federal Agencies, including the Texas Department of Transportation; U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey; U.S. Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Safety Consultant, A Private Safety Consultancy
Bachelor of Science (BS), Texas A&M University
Grapevine,
Texas
This expert has extensive experience with coefficient of friction testing, OHSA, ANSI, risk and root cause analysis, and ergonomic assessments. He earned his AS in computer science from Westwood College of Technology and his BS in occupational health and safety from Columbia Southern University. He earned his SHEP (safety, health, and environmental) certification and has completed trainings in various areas, including OSHA, industrial hygiene, incident reduction, and risk assessments. He has previously held a number of safety positions such as safety coordinator at Fort Dearborn and environmental health and safety specialist at Weir SPM, PCC Aerostructures, and Parker Hannifin. This expert is currently the owner of a slip prevention business in Texas.
Owner and Operator, A slip prevention business in TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), Columbia Southern University
Burleson,
Texas
This highly qualified expert is a certified director of safety with 8 years of experience in the upstream oil & gas industry in managing Department of Transportation compliance and HSE system as well as a comprehensive working knowledge of SH&E issues and governmental regulations. He received his BS in organizational leadership at Mountain State University before going on to complete his MA in business and organizational leadership at Webster University in St. Louis. He is a certified director of safety, advanced accident reconstructionist and aircraft crash investigator. He has previously served as a Texas state trooper for the Texas Department of Public Safety and currently serves in public safety as the director for the national investigative services division at an organization in Georgia specializing in homeland security. He has also previously served as safety director, manager and DOT compliance administrator for various organizations, including, Expedited Logistics and Freight Services, Hyperion Safety Services and Baker Hughes. Currently, he serves as manager for DOT and compliance at a transportation company in Texas.
Manager, DOT and Compliance, A transportation company in TX
Master of Arts (MA), Webster University, St. Louis
Houston,
Texas
This highly-qualified workplace safety and accident investigation expert has over 30 years of experience in her field as a certified health safety official and certified OSHA approved trainer. She earned her AAS in occupational safety and health from Texas State Technical College and a BS in occupational safety and health from Southwest University. Formerly, she has held positions as vice president of safety and industrial hygiene training for the American Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, the manager of safety, environmental, and industrial hygiene for Fairchild Aircraft Company, a division safety manager for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., and the United States director of health, safety, and environment for Exel, Inc. She currently is an independent private injury and accident reconstruction consultant in Texas.
Chief Executive Officer and Consultant, A private injury and accident investigation consultancy in TX
Bachelor of Science (BS), Southwest University
Spring Branch,
Texas
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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.
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