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Workplace Safety Expert Witnesses

Workplace safety expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on workplace safety. The workplace safety expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Automotive, Cannabis, Construction, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness, Employment, Human Factors, Human Resources, Industrial Hygiene, Mechanical Engineering, Nurse, Occupational Medicine, Oil and Gas, OSHA, and Products Liability.

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Lee Davis, Ph.D.

Occupational Safety and Health

Davis Occupational Health and Safety Consulting, LLC

Birmingham, Alabama

Safety, Construction - Industrial Accidents, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Cranes & Rigging, Fall Protection, Electrocutions, Slips / Trips, Forklifts, Ladder Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Workplace Safety, OSHA Citations, Trenching & Excavation, Amputations, Construction Accidents

Lee Davis, Ph.D., CSP, CIT, is a multi-credentialed Safety, Health, and Environment (SH&E) professional with over 30 years of cross-functional experience in high-hazard industrial sectors, including heavy construction, nuclear power generation, petrochemical refining, and global defense operations. As a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Dr. Davis possesses a deep technical and contextual understanding of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 1926 (Construction) standards, as well as the specialized USACE EM 385-1-1 safety requirements. His extensive field background spans remote and austere environments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, where he managed complex safety management systems (SMS) for multi-million-dollar military infrastructure and de-mining projects. Domestically, Dr. Davis has held senior leadership roles in large civil works projects, such as the $1.5 billion Olmsted Dam and critical nuclear refuel outag...

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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

Alabama

OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Industrial Safety, Confined Space, Slips/Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Trenching/Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklift, Workplace Safety, Aerial Lifts, Amputations, Material Handling, Electrocution, Ladder Safety, OSHA, Construction Accident, Warehouse Safety, Fall Protection

Board-certified and chartered safety & health executive and consultant, holding designations in the United States (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and the United Kingdom (CMIOSH). 20+ years of relevant work experience from field to executive leadership followed by safety consulting and safety expert witness work. Expert in OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926 interpretation, compliance auditing, and safety management systems. — CERTIFICATIONS — · Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States · Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada · Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom — EXPERTISE — · Construction Safety · Manufacturing Safety · Industrial Safety · OSHA Compliance · Workplace Safety & Health · Premises Liability · Confined Spaces · Fall Protection, Elevated Work · Lockout/Tagout (Control of Hazardo...

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Alabama

OSHA, Safety - FMCSA/DOT, MSHA, Industrial Accidents, Confined Space, Slips / Trips, Lockout/Tagout, Premises Liability Expert, Trenching & Excavation, Scaffolding, Cranes & Rigging, Forklifts, Workplace Safety, Amputations, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Machine Guarding, Electrocutions

Overview: Safety and health executive and consultant with over 15 years of progressive experience, including hands-on field work, executive leadership, consulting, and expert witness engagements. Holds board-certified and chartered professional designations in the U.S. (CSP), Canada (CRSP), and U.K. (CMIOSH). Certifications: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Board of Certified Safety Professionals, United States - Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, Canada - Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, United Kingdom Expertise: Recognized expertise in occupational and transportation safety compliance, including the practical application of OSHA Construction and General Industry standards (29 CFR 1926 and 1910) and FMCSA/DOT regulations (49 CFR) within multi-employer, high-risk environments. Demonstrated experience investigating significant incidents, a...

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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

California

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Steven Madhavan, M.D., M.P.H.

Johns Hopkins Trained M.P.H. and Occ Med Expert

Expedient Medicolegal Services

Burbank, California

Occupational Medicine, Public Health - Standard of Care, Policy Consultation and Implementation, Fitness for Duty, IME, Disability Evaluation and Rating, Disaster Protocals, Military Medical Officer, Workplace Safety, Functional Capacity, Post-Exposure Policy, Drug Testing policies within clinical care settings, Medical Surveillance

Dr. Steven Madhavan, M.D., M.P.H., is a highly accomplished physician specializing in occupational and environmental medicine, preventive medicine, and family medicine. He holds board certifications in Occupational and Environmental Medicine as well as Family Practice. Dr. Madhavan completed his fellowship in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health while simultaneously earning a Master’s degree in Public Health. He completed his first residency in Family Medicine at Genesys Regional Medical Center and earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Madhavan has dedicated his career to advancing public health and patient care through clinical leadership, education, and innovative programs. He is known for his expertise in lifestyle medicine, chronic disease management, and preventive care, along with his extensive contributions to disaster preparedness and occupationa...

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Kenneth Nemire, PhD, CPE

Forensic Human Factors Expert

HFE Consulting, LLC

Campbell, California

Human Factors, Warnings & Labels - Products Liability, Slip Trip & Fall, Vehicle Accidents, Auto Accidents, Perception/Reaction Analysis, Driver Behavior, Distracted Driving, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian/Bicycle Accidents, Night Vision and Lighting, Retail Safety, Workplace Safety

Expert in human factors and ergonomics with extensive experience testifying in motor vehicle accidents; product liability; and slip, trip, fall cases in state and federal courts. Retained by both plaintiff and defense attorneys. Specializes in forensic personal injury causation involving premises, product, vehicle, pedestrian, and workplace accidents. Human factors/ergonomics specialties include: Driver perception & behavior; Pedestrian perception & behavior; Perception response time; Night vision; Lighting, visibility & conspicuity; Slip, trip, misstep & fall (including falls from heights such as ladders & platforms); Product design & liability (including medical, consumer, industrial, agricultural); Human-machine interaction; Control/display layout; Warnings, signs & instructions. PhD in Experimental Psychology, Certified Professional Ergonomist, Certified XL Tribometrist, and OSHA authorized to teach 10 and 30 hr. courses in General Industry Safety. Designed and conducted human f...

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Denver, Colorado

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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO

Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert

HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.

Wilmington, Delaware

Safety, Products Liability - Oil & Gas, Pipeline, Electrical, Safety Engineering, Arc Flash/NFPA 70E, OSHA/OSHRC Appeal, Accident Investigation, Falls, Rig Collapse, Machinery, Accident Reconstruction, Construction, Industrial Plants, Refinery, Contests to OSHA Citations, Product Liability, Safety Management, PHMSA Appeal cases, Fire and Explosion, Workplace Safety

Dr. Janine McCartney is a Safety Engineer with designation as a Certified Safety Professional, Construction Safety and Health Technician. Dr. McCartney has held Management safety positions and a Safety Officer II position with OSHA Consultation. She worked for 11 years in the oil & gas industry and pipeline industry on large multi-state pipeline construction projects and as an exploration geologist (onshore and offshore). Dr. McCartney has taught for Texas A&M-Texas Engineering Extension as Adjunct Faculty and teaches the OSHA 10 and 30 hour General Industry and Construction courses for OTI. Her career spans 42 years. Please see her 13 AM Best podcasts and webinars on AM Best. AM Best Top 10 Best Webinars-August 2024 AM Best Magazine article How Litigation Funders are Affecting Settlements. Specialization in Product Liability suits. Specialization in Pipeline cases. Specialization in Fire and Explosion cases. Dr. McCartney also currently teaches for the OSHA Training Institute. ...

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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

Florida

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Stuart D Bagley, MS, CIH, CSP

CIH & CSP – Industrial Hygiene & Safety Expert

IAQ-EMF Consulting Inc.

Boynton Beach, Florida

Industrial Hygiene, Safety - Certified Industrial Hygienist, CIH Expert, CSP Safety Expert, IAQ Testing, Mold Testing, EMF Testing, EMI Surveys, OSHA Compliance, Noise Surveys, Safety Audits, Toxicology, Safety Audits, Toxicology, Chem Exposure, Site Safety, EHS Consulting, EMI Testing, Cell Tower EMF, Workplace Safety, Indoor Air Quality

➡️Stuart D. Bagley, MS, CIH, CSP is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH Certificate #3534) and Certified Safety Professional (BCSP #11829) with over 30 years of experience in occupational health, environmental safety, and industrial hygiene. He is President of IAQ-EMF Consulting Inc., providing expert witness services, exposure assessments, and consulting nationwide. ➡️Mr. Bagley previously served as a Federal OSHA Compliance Officer and later managed EHS programs for Fortune 500 companies including General Electric and General Dynamics. His consulting practice specializes in indoor air quality investigations, mold inspections, electromagnetic field (EMF/EMI) testing, chemical exposure analysis, noise surveys, and OSHA compliance audits. ➡️He has conducted more than 1,000 EMF and indoor air quality investigations across the U.S. and Canada for law firms, insurers, corporations, hospitals, schools, and government clients. He has testified in both plaintiff and defense cases invo...

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Dana Heimdahl Chernault, MS, CSP, REM

OSHA Expert for General Industry and Construction

Edgewater Safety and Risk Management Consulting, LLC

Port Charlotte, Florida

Safety, OSHA - Accident investigation, confined space, fall protection, personal protective equipment and gear, slip and fall, DOT, construction safety, construction accidents, electrical injury and damage, machine guarding, hazardous materials, safety standards, warehouse safety, manufacturing safety, hazardous waste, workers compensation

Ms. Heimdahl Chernault is a respected professional with over 30 years of expertise in the field of occupational safety and risk management. A proud Army veteran and former helicopter pilot, she also holds a Master of Science degree in Risk Control—specializing in Safety, Environmental Management, and Industrial Hygiene—from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her certifications include the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) #19177, awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP), and the Registered Environmental Manager (REM) designation, through the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP). She is also an OSHA authorized outreach trainer for construction. Ms. Heimdahl Chernault was named J.J. Keller's "Safety Professional of the Year" for 2023. Her expansive experience spans diverse industries, including: General Industry: Large and small-scale manufacturing, warehousing, commercial airlines, and semiconductors. Construction: Comprehensive safety o...

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Natalie R Vanderhoof

Forensic Nursing- SA/DV/IPV/HT, medicolegal exams

Vanderhoof Consultant Group, LLC

Daytona Beach, Florida

Nurse, Emergency Medical Services - Forensic Nurse Examiner, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, SANE-A, Emergency Department, Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence, Human Trafficking, Strangulation, Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, Rape, Paramedic, RN, Workplace Violence, Workplace Safety, Medical Regulatory Compliance, Employee Health, Program Development, TIC

Dual licensed Registered Nurse and Paramedic. Nationally certified as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner- Adult/Adolescent by the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Over 25 years experience in Emergency Medical Services including pre-hospital and emergency room care. Extensive leadership experience including serving as the Emergency Department Charge Nurse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experience in creating and developing teams. Currently practicing as a SANE-A in Central Florida. Own and operate Vanderhoof Vitality, LLC which is a natural health clinic. I am also the founder of Victim Response Training, Inc. which provides training to those who interact with victims during their continuum of care. I serve as the Secretary for the Florida Chapter of Forensic Nurses.

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Robert E Capwell, RIMS-CRMP

Background Checks and Negligent Hiring Expert

Capwell Consulting Group LLC

St. Augustine, Florida

Human Resources, Employment - Background Checks, Employment Screening, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention, FCRA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Workplace Violence, Elder Abuse, Employment Due Diligence, Negligent Supervision, Risk Management, Workplace Safety, Wrongful Termination, Sexual Assault, Criminal Background Checks, Wrongful Death, Sexual Misconduct

Robert Capwell is a background screening and background check litigation expert witness leveraging more than three decades of employment screening executive leadership experience. He is the founder and principal consultant of Capwell Consulting Group LLC, which provides litigation support and expert testimony in the areas of employment screening, HR compliance investigations, and medical device manufacturing quality. Widely recognized for his deep subject matter expertise on employment screening, Mr. Capwell specializes in providing background check testimony and support for litigation involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), workplace violence, wrongful death, and negligent hiring claims. Robert has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) publications. Robert is a Founding Member and Past Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Association of...

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

Illinois

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Jonathan (Jay) L Beam, B.S, M.S., CSP

Oilfield & Industrial Safety Eng. | Catastrophic

Inertia Consulting Group

Louisiana

Safety, Oil and Gas - Oilfield Accident expert, Workplace safety expert, Accident reconstruction, Root Cause Analysis, Technical evidence review, Process safety expert, Safety engineering, Forensic engineering, Production engineering, OSHA compliance expert, Accident investigations, Industrial accident expert, Mechanical Failures

With over 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, Jonathan Beam is a seasoned Safety and Forensic Engineer recognized for technical depth, investigative rigor, and strategic insight in complex industrial cases. His multidisciplinary background, combining a B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, enables him to bridge the gap between process safety, chemical behavior, and mechanical system performance across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations. Throughout his career, Jay has led and supported accident investigations, OSHA and regulatory inquiries, and root cause analyses involving process safety incidents, mechanical failures, and catastrophic injuries. His analytical and technical expertise extends to regulatory compliance reviews, engineering assessments, and system-level failure modeling. In addition to his field and technical experience, Jay provides specialized litigation and expert witness support to law firms, insura...

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Kelly D. K. Uebel

Background Screening and Negligent Hiring Expert

Fridley, Minnesota

Human Resources, Employment - Background Checks, Employment Screening, Tenant Screening, Negligent Hiring, FCRA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Workplace Violence, Employment Due Diligence, Workplace Safety, Sexual Assault, Criminal Background Checks, Wrongful Death, Fair Chance, Ban the Box

Kelly Uebel is a legal and compliance expert and authority in the background check and tenant screening industries. Kelly has significant litigation management experience related to employment and volunteer background checks and tenant screening matters. Ms. Uebel’s professional leadership experience includes the past chair and global board member of the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). Ms. Uebel currently serves as a member of the association’s U.S. Council of Government Relations Committee and serves on the Ethics Advisory Group. Kelly brings 14 years of thought leadership, industry knowledge, and legal expertise as an industry expert consultant and witness. Author of several legal and compliance update articles and thought leadership publications related to employment and tenant background screening. Kelly has served as in-house counsel for a number of firms providing employment background checks, tenant screening, and drug testing services, and has signific...

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Richard J (Rick) Larkin, MA, CEM®

Larkin and Associates, LLC DBA Beacon Safety Services

Edina, Minnesota

Emergency Preparedness, Safety - Emergency Plans, OSHA, Workplace Safety, Incident Inv, Disaster, Incident Mgt, Crisis Mgt, Emergency Procedures, Special Event Emergency Response, Incident Command System, Failure to Plan, Evacuation, Hazard Analysis, Negligence, Emergency Services, Major Event Emergency Operations, Preparedness

I am a Certified Emergency Manager® (CEM), awarded and recognized by the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) and am able to translate “theory-to-practice”; while relying on my numerous years of experience and knowledge of complex industry standards to provide clear, understandable and practical assessment and advice. I am currently a certified Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, following 33 years as a certified Paramedic. Over 35 years experience in emergency services operations and management, (Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Management). Hundreds of emergency responses to fires, rescues, emergency medical, and critical incidents. Significant involvement in major disaster response, training and exercises. Broad experience in planning and preparedness for large-scale planned events and event operations coordination ranging from a multi-day State Fair with 1 million attendees, to civil unrest, and sporting events. Nu...

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Logan F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM

Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Construction/OSHA Expert

LF Martin LLC

Hampton, New Hampshire

OSHA, Safety - Construction Safety, Workplace Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology, Training, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machine Guarding, Falls, Compliance, Environmental, Exposure, Health Hazards, Expert Witness, Accident, Risk Assessment, Respiratory, Chemicals, Hazard Communication, Investigation

Dr. Martin provides highly specialized expert witness and litigation support services for complex workplace injury, fatality, and OSHA citation cases. Working closely with counsel, she leverages her deep regulatory expertise to navigate severe OSHA enforcement actions, successfully employing defenses such as unpreventable employee misconduct and the Multi-Employer Citation Policy. Her proven track record includes reconstructing incident timelines, analyzing site configurations, and auditing historical training records to secure citation deletions, downgrade willful violations, and significantly reduce regulatory penalties. Beyond immediate litigation defense, Dr. Martin routinely assists legal teams and corporate clients in negotiating OSHA Consent Orders and executing post-incident corrective actions, including comprehensive safety management system upgrades and proactive hazard mitigation strategies. Dr. Martin has 36 years of experience in occupational safety and health consult...

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Jonathan (Jay) L Beam, B.S, M.S., CSP

Oilfield & Industrial Safety Eng. | Catastrophic

Inertia Consulting Group

New Mexico

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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)

New York

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Robert Amrhein, CSP, CHST, SSM

Construction Safety Expert

Plainview, New York

Safety, Construction - Caught In Between, Falls From Heights, Fall Protection, Industrial Code Rule 23, Ladder, Multi-Employer Worksites, New York Labor Law 200 240 & 241, OSHA & ANSI Standards, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Safety Inspection, Safety Management, Scaffold, Struck By, Tool Safety, Safety Training, Workplace Safety

12 years performing workplace inspections on major construction projects. In depth knowledge of federal OSHA, New York state and New York City regulations. Expert in assessing job site conditions to identify hazards and determine the appropriate corrective measures. Frequently conduct site-specific training, new hire orientations, and lead meetings with contractors to improve overall safety culture.

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Jonathan (Jay) L Beam, B.S, M.S., CSP

Oilfield & Industrial Safety Eng. | Catastrophic

Inertia Consulting Group

North Dakota

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Jonathan (Jay) L Beam, B.S, M.S., CSP

Oilfield & Industrial Safety Eng. | Catastrophic

Inertia Consulting Group

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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Steven D High, MPH, MS, CIH, CSP, ARM, CHST, CXLT, EMT(PA)

Safety & Health (OSHA; Slips; Ind. Hygienist)

High Environmental Health & Safety Consulting Ltd.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Slip Trip & Fall, Industrial Hygiene - Certified Industrial Hygienist, CIH, Workplace Safety, Occupational Safety, Chemical Exposure, Public Health, Trenching, Construction Safety, Rigging, Accident Investigation, Coefficient of Friction, Slip Resistance, Lockout, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, Air Quality, Noise, Safety Culture, OSHA, CSP

Over 30 years in Safety & Health. Authorized Trainer and Instructor-Trainer for the OSHA Training Institute Outreach Education Center in Construction (exp) and General Industry. Masters Public Health (MPH) (Hopkins), Masters in Safety Sciences (MS) (IUP) Post-baccalaureate Certificates in Environmental Health & Industrial Hygiene (Johns Hopkins) / Epidemiology & Bio-statistics (Drexel). Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST) Emergency Medical Technician - PA (EMT) Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT)(slip-resistance) Frequent Public Speaker on Safety and Health Issues. Creative approaches and perspectives to cases. Defense and Plaintiff work. Organization Participation and Memberships: Lancaster County Industrial Safety Council (officer positions); American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP); American Industrial Hygiene Association (AHIA): Full Member; Member of t...

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Nina M. French

Workplace Drug Testing and Cannabis Expert

Capwell Consulting Group

Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania

Substance Abuse, Cannabis - Employment Drug Testing, Workplace Safety, DOT Compliance, Drug Testing Regulations, Cannabis Testing, Occupational Health, Urinalysis, Alcohol Testing, Oral Fluid Testing, SAMHSA Compliance, Substance Testing Regs, Drug Lab Analysis, State Cannabis Regulations, Drug Testing Laws, Impairment, Saliva Testing, Marijuana, Drug Screen

Leading substance abuse industry drug and alcohol testing authority with over 30 years of industry experience, serving as an expert witness, litigation consultant, and policy advisor in matters involving workplace drug testing, impairment assessment, and regulatory compliance. Proven expertise in federal regulations and state drug testing law, including DOT, SAMHSA, ADA, cannabis, and state-specific laws. Extensive background in designing compliant, defensible testing programs, and providing authoritative opinions involving wrongful termination, discrimination, and workplace safety claims. Skilled in translating complex scientific, regulatory, and operational issues into clear, court-ready testimony. Nina is a frequent presenter and author as a workplace safety and drug testing expert. Ms. French has served as the past President of the Drug & Alcohol Testing Association (DATIA) and is currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Impairment Science Organization (DRUID).

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Bob Hickman, P.E., CMSE

The Warren Group, Inc.

Irmo, South Carolina

Mechanical Engineering, Safety - Machine Safety, Machine Guarding, Pneumatic Systems, Hydraulics, Forklifts, Product Liability, Property Damage, Codes and Standards, Machine Design, Machine Performance Assessment, Workplace Safety

Senior Consulting Engineer Bob Hickman is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina, and a Certified Machinery Safety Expert. He has over 30 years of manufacturing and machine design experience in production and quality-driven environments. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. As a design engineer, Bob consulted with an international paper manufacturer. He worked closely with their research and development staff to improve throughput and safety of their custom paper core-winding machines and processes. He also designed several custom machines to improve quality, productivity, reliability, and safety for a specialty producer of attic stairs. He completed the mechanical design of several machines that automated manual processes that replaced inefficient/unreliable manual equipment, as well as assisting with the plant layout/production line planning. In addition, Bob helped analyze and correct problems w...

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Jonathan (Jay) L Beam, B.S, M.S., CSP

Oilfield & Industrial Safety Eng. | Catastrophic

Inertia Consulting Group

Texas

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Janine McCartney, Ph.D, MBA, CSP, CHST, CSHO, CSHO

Oil & Gas, Manufac., & Construction Safety Expert

HHC Safety Engineering Services, Inc.//HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corp.

Texas

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Jack Brazil, MS, CSP, CHST

Construction Safety and OSHA Expert Witness

Grapevine, Texas

Safety, OSHA - OSHA, OSHA Citations, Construction Accidents, Workplace Safety, OSHA Compliance, Industrial Accidents, Forklift Accidents, Crane Safety, Excavation Safety, Multi-Employer Sites, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Struck-By Incidents, Slips/Trips/Falls, Work Zone Safety, MUTCD, MEWP, Heavy Equipment, Contractor Duty of Care

Jack L. Brazil, MS, CSP Construction Safety & OSHA Expert Witness – Texas & Nationwide Expert Witness Overview Jack L. Brazil, MS, CSP is a nationally retained construction safety and OSHA expert witness specializing in serious injury and fatality cases involving complex, multi-employer construction worksites. He provides expert opinions regarding OSHA compliance (29 CFR 1910 & 1926), construction standard of care, and the application of ANSI/ASSP consensus standards. Mr. Brazil brings more than 30 years of construction safety experience, including executive leadership as Vice President of Safety and National Safety Director for ENR Top-20 contractors, where he held direct responsibility for hazard controls, work sequencing, staffing, and risk acceptance on multi-billion-dollar construction portfolios. His opinions reflect the perspective of a senior safety executive responsible for real-world OSHA implementation, not post-incident or theoretical analysis. He is retained by both ...

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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE

OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert

LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)

Houston, Texas

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Dan Poor

Automotive and Heavy Truck Repair Expert

Carsleuths.com

Spring, Texas

Automotive, Trucking - tire, automotive, truck, diesel, shop, ASE, workplace safety, Jacking, Roadside, ADAS, repair shop, shop safety, Off road equipment, open pit, Airbrake, oil change, engine, air bag, lift, wheel

With over 35 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry, Dan Poor serves as a leading Automotive Expert, offering deep technical knowledge and courtroom-ready insight as an automotive expert witness. His expertise in automotive consulting spans a wide range of areas critical to litigation, including mechanical failure analysis, shop safety, proper repair procedural standards, and post-accident vehicle investigations, as well as shop accidents involving customer slips and falls. Dan has worked extensively with passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, specialty equipment, and vehicle warranty procedures, providing detailed evaluations that uncover the root causes of mechanical issues, system malfunctions, or shop accidents. His fact-based reports and expert witness services support attorneys in building strong cases—whether involving product liability, service-related negligence, or disputed vehicle conditions. One of Dan's greatest strengths is his ability to break down c...

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Kelly C. Knighton, CSP

Former OSHA Regional Administrator - Safety Expert

The Knighton Consulting Group, LLC

Santa Fe, Texas

OSHA, Safety - OSHA Compliance, Construction, General Industry, Maritime, Workplace Safety, Safety, Manufacturing, Accident Investigation, Litigation Support, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Plaintiff/Defense, Multi-Employer Worksites, OSHA Citations, scaffolding, Lockout/Tagout, confined space, fall protection, machine guarding, Excavation

Kelly C. Knighton is a Board-Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and former senior executive with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), bringing over 30 years of experience in workplace safety, regulatory enforcement, and incident investigation. Ms. Knighton previously served as OSHA Regional Administrator overseeing one of the agency’s largest regions, directing enforcement and compliance programs across multiple states. She now provides expert consulting and litigation support involving workplace safety standards, OSHA compliance, and catastrophic incident analysis. Expert Witness Specialties: - OSHA regulations, compliance, and enforcement - Construction safety, general industry, and maritime safety - Workplace incident investigation and root cause analysis - Fatalities and catastrophic injury analysis - OSHA citations, including General Duty Clause (5(a)(1)) - Safety management systems and hazard identification - Regulatory interpretation and industry s...

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Paul Neumann

Industrial Engineering and OSHA Safety Expert

Katy, Texas

Mechanical Engineering, Oil and Gas - Industrial Plants, Refinery, Material Handling, Workplace Safety, LOTO, Forklifts scissor lifts manlifts, Forensic Engineering, Off Road Vehicles (OHV), Warehouse, Accident, construction, commercial, process safety management (PSM), machinery, vessels tanks pumps, Contractor, electrical instrumentation, OSHA, FMEA, failure analysis

20 plus years of practical, technical, academic, and operational experience in engineering applications, industrial plant safety, workplace safety, and construction worksite safety. Principal Consulting Engineer: Consulting with law firms, corporations, and risk managers as an expert witness, conducting investigations and providing deposition, and trial testimony. Analysis of workplace safety claims in Plants, refineries, construction and industrial environments, including industrial plant safety, workplace safety, construction worksite safety, process safety management, and engineering technical specifications. Perform incident site and equipment inspections, documenting incident scenes/sites (including rapid response), perform compliance audits regarding applicability and/or compliance with OSHA, API, ASTM, ASME, ANSI, NFPA, State and Federal statutes, and other applicable standards of care within the industry, the standards of care within the workplace safety, equipment, inspect...