Confined Space Entry Expert Witnesses

Port St Lucie, Florida

Safety, Risk Management - forklift, trenching & excavation, fall protection, general industry, toolbox talks, hazard communication, hazardous material, training, construction, heavy equipment, multi employer, confined space entry, safety program, driver qualifications, hot work, lockout tagout (LOTO), aerial lift, risk assessment, competent person, loading dock

I obtained my Graduates Degree (MS) in Occupational Safety and Health from Columbia Southern University in 2026. In addition, I have obtained three accredited credentials from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) and one from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. Currently, I have obtained the following credentials: • Certified Safety Professional (CSP-44358) • Associate Safety Professional (ASP-36744) • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST-16024) • Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP-13295) I started my career as a Drum Sampler/Mapper and was promoted to a Safety Technician, Safety Engineer, and Safety Manager working in the hazardous waste industry and was eventually promoted to the Corporate Office of Waste Management in Oakbrook, IL. I eventually transferred to the solid waste industry as a Regional Safety Manager. Eventually, I transitioned to work for the State of Florida and developed the first safety and health program for Miam...

Somerset, Massachusetts

Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Slip, Trip, Fall, Hazard Communication (Chemical), Fork Lift, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Aerial Lift Safety, Roofing Safety, OSHA, PPE, Excavation, Safety Training, Boom Lift

Mark Franklin has over 28 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, Training and Consulting across many industries, including construction, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and others. Mr. Franklin has applied industry experience in chemical emergency response, hazardous waste management, safety and environmental program management, OSHA regulatory compliance, and management program auditing (safety, quality, environmental). Mr. Franklin is a highly experienced dynamic trainer in over 80 individual training topics. Litigation Support - Mr. Franklin owns the Cove Acre expert witness practice. He leverages his years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety management, consulting, and training for his expert witness clients. He has investigated over 150 incidents including serious injuries, fatality, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage. Mr. Franklin's services are available to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. Mr. F...

Yardley, Pennsylvania

Maritime, Safety - Shiphandling, Maritime Incident Analysis, Shipyard Safety, Tugboat Operations, Harbor Pilot, Human Factors, Confined Space Entry, Maritime Safety, Maritime Procedures, Ship Repair Operations, Vessel Operations, Hazardous Liquid Cargo, Maritime Technology, Navigational Safety, Tank Vessel Operations, Maritime Training

Capt. Gavan Dunleavy is an active Delaware River docking pilot, maritime consultant, and former U.S. merchant seafarer with over a decade of operational experience involving tanker operations, ship handling, tug/barge operations, and the transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and chemicals. As a harbor docking pilot he conducts docking and undocking operations involving large ocean going vessels including Aframax and Suezmax tankers up to approximately 200,000 deadweight tons, large containerships, bulk carriers, and chemical carriers. His background includes extensive experience in harbor maneuvering, docking operations, Z-Drive tugboat operations, marine casualty analysis, shipyard repair, confined space safety, pollution prevention and vessel operational safety. In addition to active pilotage duties, Capt. Dunleavy provides maritime consulting and expert witness services involving vessel operations, maritime safety practices, ship handling, tug/ship interaction...

Rhode Island

Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Slip, Trip, Fall, Hazard Communication (Chemical), Fork Lift, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Aerial Lift Safety, Roofing Safety, OSHA, PPE, Excavation, Safety Training, Boom Lift

Mark Franklin has over 28 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, Training and Consulting across many industries, including construction, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and others. Mr. Franklin has applied industry experience in chemical emergency response, hazardous waste management, safety and environmental program management, OSHA regulatory compliance, and management program auditing (safety, quality, environmental). Mr. Franklin is a highly experienced dynamic trainer in over 80 individual training topics. Litigation Support - Mr. Franklin owns the Cove Acre expert witness practice. He leverages his years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety management, consulting, and training for his expert witness clients. He has investigated over 150 incidents including serious injuries, fatality, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage. Mr. Franklin's services are available to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. Mr. F...

Richmond, Texas

Safety, OSHA - Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Confined Space Retrieval, Confined Space Rescue, OSHA and Standards Compliance, Industry Best Practices, Telecommunication Tower Climbing, Safety Training Accidents, Highway Roadwork Safety, Rail Tank Car Entry and Rescue, Ladder Safety, Trench Collapse

Certified Safety Professional (Safety training, incident investigations, and safety procedures and programs). Roop has many years of experience as both a company as well as a contracted Safety Director. Court certified expert in fall protection, confined spaces, safety, rescue, law enforcement, trench collapse, OSHA regulations, rail tank car incidents, and safety equipment. Captain, Louisiana State Police (Retired) Roop has worked as a specialized safety expert in dozens of cases and has given deposition and courtroom testimony in numerous of those work engagements. Roop’s experience includes performing site investigations and authoring subsequent reports detailing how events proceeded and what individuals/circumstances lead to a specific outcome. Additionally, as a retired uniformed and plain clothes state police officer and commander, Roop has provided evidence and testified in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor trials. Michael is a highly qualified incident investigator e...