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This expert has more than 35 years of experience in safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA, construction management, chemical plant, pipefitting, warehouse operations, forklifts, and slip, trip, and falls. He earned a masters degree in safety management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a certified safety professional. He is currently a private consultant for an environmental health and safety company and Retired Faculty, OSHA Consultation Program at a Indiana University in PA
Private Consultant, An environmental health and safety consultancy in PA
Master of Science (MS), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana,
Pennsylvania
This forensic engineering expert has practiced as an Engineering Consultant and Expert Witness since 1982. Testifying in City, County, State and Federal courts as a Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineer and Safety Engineer, he is known nationwide for his integrity, careful and thorough investigation of claims, expert analysis and professional courtroom presentation.
Faculty, Private Forensic Engineering Firm
Bachelor of Science (BS), Newark College of Engineering
Elkton,
Maryland
This expert is an independent safety consultant out of the UK. For the past 27 years, he has worked in a variety of engineering environments to ensure that UK/EU safety standards were upheld. He is familiar with the UK factory safety standards and product safe design standards and has the appropriate experience to help with this case. He has worked large engineering companies to ensure their compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, CE Marking Directives and PUWER.
Author, Industrial Safety Manuals
Pennsylvania
This security management expert has been in the field for more than 30 years. A Certified Protection Professional, he is extensively published and holds membership in both the American Society for Industrial Security and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. He has lectured on security and criminology at the university level for multiple schools, including the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and he has served as corporate Security Director, Senior Security Director, and Chief Security Officer for three multi-national organizations. Currently, this expert is the Principal of his own consulting firm, specializing in identifying, avoiding, and mitigating and managing security related risk.
Principal, A security consulting firm in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), East Stroudsburg University
West Chester,
Pennsylvania
This expert has an expertise in bicycle accident reconstruction with his extensive cycling experience and his education in human factors, biomechanics and engineering. He has experience analyzing a variety of bicycle issues such as rider behavior/bicycle safety, accident reconstruction, bicycle helmet component failure, and bicycle maintenance.
Human Factors Bicycle Specialist, A private consulting company in PA
Master of Science (MS), Arizona State University
Penns Park,
Pennsylvania
This expert has over 10 years of professional experience in OSHA & MSHA advisory services, specifically as it relates to hazardous materials management, oil & gas rig safety, environmental engineering, and fire safety. He earned a Master of Occupational Safety & Health/Environmental Management from Columbia Southern University and a PhD in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Safety Professional through Board of Certified Safety Professionals and teaches field safety protocols for the NCCER Core curriculum. This expert is currently a professor of safety management & environmental/fire protection engineering at a Texas based university and a principal consultant providing OSHA & MSHA advisory services.
Safety Engineer and Industrial Hygienist, A workplace safety consultancy in PA
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Conshohocken,
Maryland
This seasoned expert is the primary consultant and CEO of an ATV Safety Consulting company. From 1985 to 1989 he was licensed as an ATV Rider Training Instructor. In 1989 he was elevated to position of Chief Instructor for the ATV industry. He has held that position from 1989 to the present. In 2011, he became Chief Driver Coach Trainer for the ROV industry. He has assisted in managing and establishing the current curriculum for the Nation's leading ATV rider training organization and the leading ROV training organization. The ATV organization has provide ATV rider education to more than 750,000 ATV users. He was selected by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to not only testify on several ATV safety issues, but to also train their compliance officers in hands-on ATV operation. From 1970 to 1993 he was employed as a State Trooper for the Maryland State Police. Consequently he adds twenty-three years of expertise in accident investigation to his curriculum vitae. He has testified in Court concerning ATV, ROV and UTV accident cases extensively.
Senior Chief Instructor, ATV Riding, An industry safety institute
Sykesville,
Maryland
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
This human factors psychologist has nearly 30 years of experience as a safety analysis professional. She began her career as a Human Factors Psychologist with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and she currently owns and operates a firm that examines the design, instructions and warnings of consumer products. She conducts training for manufacturers on issues such as anticipating product hazards, consumer behavior, motivation & perceptions, foreseeable interactions with consumer products, etc. She earned her B.A. from George Washington University and her Master's/Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the same institution. Her career has specialized in the safety of products regulated by the CPSC and the Food and Drug Administration. She is the recipient of numerous professional awards including the A.R. Lauer Safety Award from the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, and the Chairman's Commendation Award from CPSC.
CEO and Proprietor, An Independent Safety Analysis Firm
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), George Washington University
Rockville,
Maryland
This expert has 45 years in public safety. He has spent the past 6 years on a college campus and has extensive experience in police policy and procedures in Maryland and Delaware. Additionally, he holds a JD from the University of Maryland.
Chief, Police, A large university in MD
Juris Doctor (JD), University of Maryland
Centreville,
Maryland
This expert has over 30 years of experience as a police officer, mainly at the University of Maryland Police Department. His expertise lies in campus and student safety in all aspects of campus public safety, as well as law enforcement in Higher education and small city populations. He has handled bicycles cases where they being operated in restricted and populated areas on campus that required him to uphold the specific bike policy in place. Experienced in municipal and state task forces and alliances with cities dealing with town and gown issues.
Assistant Chief of Police (Major) - Police Services Bureau, A Large Midatlantic University
Bachelor of Science (BS), University of Maryland
Owings Mills,
Maryland
This certified Construction Site Safety Technician and Construction OSHA Outreach Trainer has led a 23+ year career in construction safety. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Safety at Hitt Contracting and now serves as the Director of Construction Management Services at a firm in close collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University and served in the US Marine Corps for two decades, retiring at the rank of Major.
Safety Officer, A construction company in PA
Master of Arts (MA), US Naval War College
Lafayette Hill,
Pennsylvania
This expert has experience in Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) operations specializing in developing and revitalizing EHS cultures to meet regulatory, organizational, and employee needs for significant EHS improvements. He is a certified OSHA Technical Institute (OTI) Trainer for General Industry and Construction, and an Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies, Public Safety Management at a University in Philadelphia. His specific trainings include: machine guarding, Chemical Safety assessment, HAZMAT, biosafety, and EHS compliance.
Senior Consultant, A safety services consulting firm
Master of Business Administration (MBA), La Salle University
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
This maritime safety and security expert spent 38 years working for the Horizon Lines / CSX Lines / Sea-Land Service entity, most recently serving as the Director of Marine Services from 1995 until 2013. In this position, he was responsible for vessel safety and security, crew management, and operations oversight. He launched an emergency response system during his tenure and also implemented new safety processes on all vessels. The expert has represented US interests at IMO and the UN on hazardous materials and freight container safety and has played a leadership role with many major industry advocacy and standards making bodies. He earned his B.S. in Engineering from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and his M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maryland.
Owner, A maritime safety and security consulting firm in NJ
Master of Science (MS), University of Maryland
Annandale,
New Jersey
This expert is a retired Pennsylvania Child Care Health & Safety Inspector of 20 years. He also spent 6 years as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, 6 years as a Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Playground Safety Trainer, 3 years as a PA Assisted Living Licensing Rep. and 15 years as a PA Recreation Therapist. He is currently the president of a Playground/Gardens/Recreation design firm in the Pittsburgh area.
President, Owner, and Operator, A Child Recreation Design and Inspection Firm in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), California University of Pennsylvania
Canonsburg,
Pennsylvania
This Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer has significant experience ensuring the safety of construction sites. His clients have included ExxonMobil, Dow AgroSciences, and Noble Energy. He is highly adept in the areas of hazard analysis, incident investigation, crisis management, and compliance. Additionally, he has specific experience with multilingual construction projects, having ensured construction safety on-site in throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Equatorial Guinea.
Safety Trainer and Consultant, A Safety Management Company in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Texas at San Antonio
Chesterfield,
Pennsylvania
This expert is an experienced service supervisor with a history working in the auto service industry. He completed his training as a communications specialist at the Maryland Army National Guard and is currently a Service Manager at an auto and repair shop.
Service Manager, An auto and truck repair shop
Halethrope,
Maryland
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
This highly qualified, seasoned stone professional has over 30 years of experience in the stone industry. His skills include geology and stone identification, material sourcing, handling and transporting of fabricated stone, international business, OSHA compliance, business administration and management, as stone forensics. He received his BA from Syracuse University and is an accredited fabricator by the National Stone Institute. He is a member of the National Stone Institute. Currently, this expert serves as the president of an international supply company and the vice president and partner of a major NJ stone manufacturing company.
President, An Independent Stone Consultancy in NJ
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Syracuse University
Franklin Lakes,
New Jersey
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What Can a Safety Expert Witness Opine On?
Risk Assessment
Evaluating potential hazards in the workplace.
Safety Training
Educating employees on safety protocols.
Incident Investigation
Analyzing accidents to prevent future occurrences.
Emergency Response Planning
Creating plans for emergency situations.
Safety Audits
Systematic examination of safety practices.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Compliance
Ensuring proper use of safety gear.
FAQs for Safety Expert Witnesses
What is a safety expert witness?
A safety expert witness is a qualified professional who evaluates whether safety standards and regulations were followed. They assist by reviewing records, inspecting evidence, and testifying to clarify safety issues.
What types of cases may benefit from the expertise of a safety expert witness?
A safety expert witness supports injury, workplace accident, construction defect, product liability, premises liability, OSHA compliance, transportation, and industrial safety cases.
How can a safety expert witness strengthen liability arguments?
A safety expert witness strengthens liability arguments by explaining standards, identifying safety failures, and linking those failures to the incident with clear, evidence-based testimony.
What credentials should a safety expert witness have for complex litigation?
A safety expert witness for complex litigation should have advanced safety-related degrees, relevant certifications (like CSP or CIH), extensive field experience, and prior expert testimony.
How does a safety expert witness evaluate compliance with industry standards?
A safety expert witness evaluates compliance with industry standards by reviewing policies, procedures, training, incident data, and site conditions against recognized safety regulations.
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