Construction Safety Expert Witnesses

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Construction safety expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including construction site accidents, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) regulations, building codes and standards, equipment failure, and risk management. Some of the most common specialties among construction safety expert witnesses include fall protection, scaffolding safety, heavy machinery operation safety, electrical safety, and hazardous materials handling. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace injuries, construction defects, safety violations, equipment malfunctions, and unsafe working conditions.

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $450/hr
Court Fee $450/hr

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

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

This highly qualified elevator expert offers 37 years of experience working in the elevator industry, serving as elevator sales and repair manager, certified competent conveyance mechanic, technical writer, elevator industry instructor, and a licensed elevator contractor. He is the recipient of the honorary service award from the International Union of Elevator Constructors and currently serves as a consultant and instructor for the elevator industry.

Consultant, An escalator and elevatory consultancy in CA

Associate of Science (AS), Pasadena City College

Oceanside |

California

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Review Fee $495/hr

This expert graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and a New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official. He is also a Registered Professional Industrial Hygienist, a licensed Asbestos Inspector and Project Designer, a Certified Environmental Inspector, and a Certified Planner. He currently serves in Board of Director positions for the National and New York State Societies of Professional Engineers, as well as the American Society of Civil Engineers.

President and Chief Executive Officer, A civil engineering firm in NY

Bachelor of Science (BS), Cornell University

New City |

New York

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

This highly qualified Construction Equipment Engineering and safety expert received certification in Industrial management from Aurora University. He is a certified Safety Professional, a well versed OSHA professional, and a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Society of Safety Engineers and the System Safety Society. This expert is an authority in his field with several publications and multiple invitations to lecture as a guest speaker. He is currently Chairman of a major safety institute and a Safety Consultant at a private consulting company.

Safety Consultant, A safety consultancy based in MI

Master of Arts (MA), Northern Illinois University

Allouez |

Missouri

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

This expert is a licensed professional civil engineer as well as a certified safety professional. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Cincinnati and received his JD from the University of Dayton. He has 25+ years of experience in construction specifically, safety and risk management. Previously, he served as a project engineer and a corporate safety and risk director for major construction and transportation companies. He was responsible for coordinating and managing all safety aspects of mid-sized contracting firms, including transportation and OSHA. Additionally, he has specific expertise in trenching, excavation, fall protection, and scaffolding. He is a nationally recognized speaker and the recipient of several awards. He has authored various publications and previously served as an adjunct professor at Universities. This expert is an authorized construction and general industry trainer for OSHA and is currently the president of a safety firm in Ohio

President, Two construction safety firms in FL

Juris Doctor (JD), University of Dayton

Naples |

Florida

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Review Fee $125/hr
Deposition Fee $125/hr
Court Fee $125/hr

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

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Review Fee $220/hr
Deposition Fee $275/hr

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

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

This highly qualified expert has years of experience in the fields of construction management and complete estimates. He is a certified professional estimator with five decades of hands-on experience in all areas of construction. He is an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute and the American Society of Professional Estimators, which he presided over for seven two-year terms. Included in his experience is his current activity as a construction inspector for a major government agency and as a cost consultant for another major government agency. He has been called on by the federal government to serve in the investigation of several construction fraud and construction safety cases. He has been involved in construction projects such as the Johnson & Johnson building at New Brunswick, the IBM building at Franklin Lakes and the Keystone building at Boston. He also currently works as a professor of conceptual estimating at a major university in New Jersey.

Professor, Major University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Pratt Institute

Ramsey |

New Jersey

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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

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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

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

This highly-qualified expert over 40 years of experience in construction, demolition, and crane safety. He received his BA in psychology and sociology from the University of Maryland before earning his MS in safety from the University of Southern California. He also received paramedic training at the Community College of Baltimore and completed the executive program in safety management through the American Society of Safety Professionals. This expert is currently a certified safety professional, associate in risk management, and certified traffic control design specialist. He has extensive knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and ASME standards and experience in critical crane lifts, fall protection, scaffolds, shoring, excavation, trenching, heavy equipment, demolition, precast concrete and steel erection, concrete, confined space entry, forklifts, and public safety. He is active in his field as a member of the American National Standards Institute and the American Society of Safety Professionals and has received awards for his work, including an Excellence in Safety Management award. He has formerly served as a safety engineer for Fruin-Colnon Corporation and Ohio Valley Corporation and safety manager for multiple companies throughout his career. Currently, this expert serves as a senior safety consultant for an international construction management company and the principal of an accident prevention and instruction firm in Maryland.

President, A worksite and construction accident prevention & investigation firm in MD

Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California

Baltimore |

Maryland

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Review Fee $250/hr
Deposition Fee $275/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly-qualified expert has over 25 years of experience in work zone safety, with demonstrated experience in health and safety management, regulatory compliance, safety auditing and reviews, and accident and incident investigations in areas of construction and mine safety. He earned his AS in electronics systems technology at Community College of the Air Force and his BS in occupational safety and health at Columbia Southern University. This expert holds several certifications in his field, including as a certified safety professional (CSP), a certified construction manager of environment safety and health (C-MESH), an OSHA and MSHA Part 48 metal/non-metal instructor, and a miner. He is also certified in fall protection and electrical safety, holding a NFPA 70E certification. He is active in his field as a member of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. He began his career as an antenna systems technician for the United States Air Force before transitioning to work as a loan officer for Freedom Mortgage Services and a senior financial officer for Carteret Mortgage Corporation. He also served as a lead instructor for the American Red Cross, a traffic control supervisor for Moore & Son, and a health and safety manager for Rogers Group Inc. Currently, this expert is the health and safety director of a safety industrial firm in North Carolina.

Health and Safety Director, A Safety Industrial Firm in NC

Bachelor of Science (BS), Columbia Southern University

Ocala |

North Carolina

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FAQs for Construction Safety Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a construction safety expert witness?

A construction safety expert witness provides insight and testimony on cases involving construction accidents, OSHA regulations, building codes, and safety standards.

What types of cases can a construction safety expert witness handle?

They can handle cases involving construction accidents, worker's compensation claims, OSHA violations, equipment failure, and disputes over safety protocols.

Are there subspecialties within the field of construction safety expertise?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like scaffolding safety, heavy machinery operation, electrical safety, or specific OSHA regulations.

How can a construction safety expert witness help in a case involving a construction accident?

They can analyze accident reports, evaluate adherence to safety standards, assess equipment functionality, and provide an informed opinion on the cause of the accident.

Why is it important to hire a construction safety expert with experience in my specific type of case?

An expert with relevant experience will have a deeper understanding of the specific safety standards and potential hazards involved in your type of case.

How does Expert Institute select its Construction Safety expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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