Virginia rope expert witnesses analyze rope selection, rigging methods, and failure mechanisms across industrial and recreational settings. They often come from maritime operations in Hampton Roads, construction safety, or mechanical engineering and materials testing. Many have field experience with shipyards, cranes, fall protection, and rescue systems. They commonly evaluate break strength, knot performance, abrasion, corrosion, and compliance with safety standards.
OSHA Maritime and Workplace Safety Expert Witness
OSHA Maritime and 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