OSHA Expert Witnesses

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OSHA expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including workplace safety, industrial operations, construction, and manufacturing. Some of the most common specialties include hazard assessment, regulatory compliance, accident reconstruction, and safety training standards. They can opine on the effects of OSHA violations, inadequate safety programs, and noncompliant equipment on workplace injuries and liability.

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Average OSHA Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$275/hr

Review Fee

$325/hr

Deposition Fee

$350/hr

Court Fee

  1. Civil Engineering Construction & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $305/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $305/hr
    Court Fee
    $430/hr

    This qualified engineer has handled numerous forensic evaluations for both law firms and insurance companies. He is licensed in the States of Connecticut and New Jersey with 20 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries serving in various management capacities. This expert has considerable experience in consulting on engineering standards, construction defects, OSHA safety standards and related matters. These strong qualifications make him highly capable of reviewing the case at hand. He has exceptional report writing capabilities and his investigations are detailed while incorporating all relevant technologies. His work for the legal community includes both the plaintiff and defense firms. He has been deposed, served as a trial consultant and his work has assisted in the settlement of several cases.

    President, A Forensic Engineering/Construction Management Firm in CT

    Master of Science (MS), Columbia University

    Stamford,

    Connecticut

  2. OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $650/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $650/hr

    This expert is experienced with fatality, catastrophic injury and personal injury cases. He holds multiple certifications in occupational safety & health and OSHA compliance. Expertise includes forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, fall protection, machine guarding, work zones, scaffolds, excavations. He specializes in applying OSHA General Industry regulations, OSHA Construction regulations, and safety-related national consensus standards to working conditions. He frequently performs health & safety and OSHA-related inspections, audits, and assessments. He specializes in conducting hazard analysis and recommends corrective actions to reduce or eliminate these hazards. He trains workers, management and senior management, and helps clients assess and improve their safety management systems. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and webinars.

    Founder and President, A private safety consulting group in CT

    Master of Arts (MA), The University of Connecticut

    Cromwell,

    Connecticut

  3. Forklift Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $300/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $300/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    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

  4. Trucking Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $100/hr

    This highly qualified expert has 36 years experience as a tractor trailer driver ans 28 years of experience as a driving instructor. He is trained in OSHA Safety regulations and Departmnent of Transport compliance guidelines, He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association and serves on the board of directors of the New England Traffic Safety Education Association. He is currently Director of Safety and Training at a regional tractor trailer training school.

    Owner, A commercial trucking safety consultancy in NH

    Derry,

    New Hampshire

  5. OSHA Compliance & Construction Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $120/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $300/hr

    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

  6. OSHA Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This highly-qualified expert has 20+ years of experience in the occupational safety industry both as an educator and consultant in the field. She has 20 years of experience in safety management, 16 years in safety consulting, and 20 years of teaching safety courses at top ranking accredited Universities. She has a Masters from Indiana University in Occupational Health and Safety and a B.S. in Safety Management from Indiana University. She is licensed in Accident, Health, and LIfe Insurance, and is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, the National Safety Council Defensive Driving International Executive Board and the Indiana State University Safety and Health Advisory Board. She is currently the Director of Academics and an Adjunct Professor teaching safety courses for a top ranked University, and is an OSHA/Safety Consultant with an industry-leading safety and training consulting firm.

    Adjunct Professor, A University in IN

    Master of Science (MS), Indiana State University

    Indian Trail,

    North Carolina

  7. OSHA & School Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This expert has over 35 years of experience in science education and safety compliance. He has been recognized in Who's Who in Education, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, and Who's Who in Science Education in the World. He served as a K-12 science director and chemistry/physics teacher for several decades and has written over 10 books and over 300 safety columns on science laboratory safety. Among other positions, he currently serves as a Safety Consultant and Director of Environmental Health and Safety for a public school system.

    Director, Environmental Health and Safety, Public School System in Connecticut

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Connecticut

    Vernon,

    Connecticut

  8. OSHA & Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $395/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $475/hr
    Court Fee
    $525/hr

    This qualified expert has more than 20 years of experience in safety compliance with more than 10 years in managing supermarket and retail location safety. He previously worked at Winn-Dixie Stores as a District Manager and Division Safety Director. He holds several certifications from various associations including the National Association of Safety Professionals and the National Safety Council in Principles of Occupational Safety & Health. He was also formerly acted as Corporate Safety Director for Piedmont Service Group. He currently works as President of a retail safety, compliance, and indoor air quality consulting firm.

    Owner, A private safety consultancy in NC

    Bachelor of Science (BS), North Carolina State University

    Murphy,

    North Carolina

  9. Workplace Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $450/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $450/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This expert has an extensive list of certifications and qualifications in health and safety. His work experience includes 30 years in occupational safety. He is the currently the President and founder of an environmental health and safety (EHS) services firm and provides expert witness services. He is a frequent trainer / presenter and has been an OSHA Authorized Instructor for General Industry and Construction Safety Courses since 1990. He provides instructor-trainer programs for the OSHA Training Institute Outreach Program. He has conducted research in the area of slip-resistance and regularly evaluates walking surfaces, floor treatments and footwear for slip-resistance for manufacturers, facility owners and legal cases. He has experience evaluating various chemical and other health exposures in occupational and residential settings.

    Founder & President, An Environmental Health & Safety Firm in PA

    Master of Public Health (MPH), Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

    Lancaster,

    Pennsylvania

  10. OSHA & Injury Cases Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $215/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $250/hr
    Court Fee
    $250/hr

    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

  11. Workplace Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    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

  12. OSHA & Safety Hazard Recognition Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    This expert was employed by USDOL/OSHA for 20 years. Following that federal service, he became a self-employed safety consultant in 1992. He is in the 25th year of that practice. He is the author of a textbook on OSHA and safety regulations. More than 350 of his articles, columns, and Q&As have been published in newsletters, magazines, etc. This expert specializes in hazard recognition and abatement, site inspection, accident/incident investigation, and citation resolution. He has conducted a wealth of OSHA-type "hands-on" comprehensive inspections, with emphasis on manufacturing and other "factory" facilities (one of his focuses is on machine safeguarding), construction (especially roofing), and retail stores. He also works on "fall down" cases. He frequently works with attorneys, and has testified (combining deposition and court) more than 50 times. His consulting work is primarily in the northeast, but he has conducted his business in at least 20 other states, plus Switzerland and Belgium. This expert is often called upon to explain OSHA policies and procedures, and how to prepare for and respond to OSHA inspections, complaints, and citations. He is eager to discuss mitigation, control, and elimination of hazards, and other means (such as training) to enhance employee protection, even where OSHA compliance may have been achieved. His approach is often creative, as he is highly experienced in the Odyssey of the Mind program.

    Safety Consultant, A private safety firm in CT

    Master of Science (MS), Southern Connecticut State College

    Bethany,

    Connecticut

  13. Machine Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $200/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $200/hr
    Court Fee
    $200/hr

    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

  14. Mast Climber Scaffolding Design Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $500/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $500/hr
    Court Fee
    $500/hr

    This expert is the current CEO of a Mastclimber Company that manufactures and installs mastclimbers on a wide range of buildings from the iconic Empire State Building to Nuclear power plants. He was a former advisor to the New York City Department of Buildings' Cranes and Derricks Division and still sits on the department's advisory board.

    Owner and Principal, A mastclimber company

    Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants-UK

    Bronx,

    New York

  15. Occupational Health & Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $150/hr
    Court Fee
    $150/hr

    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

  16. OSHA Regulatory Compliance Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $350/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $400/hr
    Court Fee
    $450/hr

    This certified safety professional (CSP) and authorized OSHA outreach trainer has been in the occupational safety field for more than a decade. A member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Risk Management and Insurance and MBA from the University of Georgia.

    Chief Safety Guy and Safety Consultant, An Occupational Safety Consultancy in GA

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Georgia

    Alpharetta,

    Georgia

  17. Construction safety & OSHA regulations Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $150/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $150/hr
    Court Fee
    $150/hr

    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

  18. OSHA Compliance/Workplace Safety Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $250/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $350/hr
    Court Fee
    $350/hr

    This expert has nearly 30 years of experience in safety management specializing in the maritime and construction industries. After serving with the US Coast Guard for 6 years, he went on to work as a safety engineer for U.S. Marine, Powerwave Technologies, Zee Medical, and PTI. He also served as a forensic investigator for the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. He is certified as an OSHA maritime instructor, as well as an authorized OSHA instructor for the general industry and construction sectors. He currently is a managing member of a safety consulting firm that specializes in workplace safety and OSHA compliance. He has specialized experience in safety abatement regarding ladders and stairs, fall protection, and safety inspections and accident investigations identifying workplace compliance issues.

    Owner and Managing Member, A safety consultancy in MD

    Salisbury,

    Maryland

  19. Construction Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

    Review Fee
    $850/hr
    Deposition Fee
    $850/hr

    This expert has over 35 years of experience in the field of construction safety. He earned his BBA in finance from the University of Utah and is a licensed general contractor in California. He is board certified as a construction health and safety technician and as a safety and health manager. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He previously served as an instructor at the OSHA training institute, as the safety director at Nielsen Dillingham Builders, Inc. and as a principal at California Crane Works. He is currently a principal at a construction safety consultancy in California.

    Principal, A Construction Safety Consultancy in CA

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), University of Utah

    Cheyenne,

    California

  20. Property Management Expert Witness

    This qualified expert has over 40 years of experience in the field of property management. He earned his BA in history from Stanford University. He holds numerous certifications, which include OSHA construction site safety, property management, commercial investment, and forensic litigation consulting. He is a member of several real estate associations, including the Institute of Real Estate Management and the National Association of Residential Property Managers. This expert began his career in property management as a licensee, investor, and property manager before becoming a real estate broker in the state of California. He also served as a partner for First Affiliated Finance Corporation, as well as the founder and general manager for CRE Property Management. Currently, he serves as a senior associate at an expert witness and consulting firm in California.

    Senior Associate, An expert witness and consulting firm in CA

    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Stanford University

    California

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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