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Industrial & Recreational Fall Protection Expert Witness
This highly-qualified expert has extensive experience in industrial and recreational fall protection, as well as the design and manufacturing of personal protective equipment for recreational activities such as rock climbing and mountaineering. He earned his BS in mechanical engineering from Widener University and is certified as a climbing wall instructor program provider and a high angle and confined space rescue technician. He is also Level III with the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians. This expert is active in his field as a member of the Climbing Wall Association, the American National Standards Institute's Fall Protection Committee, and the American Mountain Guides Association. He has formerly served as a mechanical engineer for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, the senior research engineer for the Harold K. Dunn M.D. Orthopaedic Research Laboratory, and the technical director for Petzl America. Currently, this expert is the vice president of quality for a major mountain sports and climbing equipment manufacturer based in Utah.
Director, Quality, A Mountain Sports and Climbing Equipment Manufacturer in UT
Bachelor of Science (BS), Widener University
Salt Lake City,
Utah
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FAQs for Rope Expert Witnesses
What is the role of a rope expert witness in legal proceedings?
A rope expert witness provides specialized knowledge on rope usage, safety, and failure analysis. They can testify on cases involving accidents, injuries or fatalities related to ropes.
What types of cases might require a rope expert witness?
Cases that may require a rope expert witness include construction accidents, maritime incidents, climbing mishaps, product liability suits involving rope products, and more.
Can a rope expert witness provide insight into different types of ropes and their applications?
Yes, a rope expert can provide detailed information about various types of ropes, their strengths, weaknesses, appropriate uses, and potential failure points.
How can a rope expert witness assist in cases involving climbing accidents?
In climbing accident cases, a rope expert can analyze factors like rope condition, knot integrity, belaying techniques and equipment misuse to determine cause of incident.
Are there subspecialties within the field of rope expertise?
Yes. Some experts specialize in specific areas such as marine ropework, industrial rigging, mountain rescue roping techniques or theatrical rigging systems.
How does Expert Institute select its Rope expert witnesses?
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