David Wright, CSP, CSHO Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Workplace & OSHA Safety Expert

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Safety and OSHA

Keywords/Search Terms:

Occupational Health & Safety, Confined Space, Excavation, Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lockout/Tagout, Hazard Communication, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Amputation, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70e, Water, Wastewater, Tilt Wall

Education:

BS - Occupational Health & Safety, Columbia Southern University; AS - Occupational Health & Safety, Columbia Southern University; Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals

Years in Practice:

30

Additional Information

As a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a certified safety and health official (CSHO), and over 30 years of experience, I have managed and led the implementation of the safety and risk management programs of some of the largest companies in the United States. I am also an authorized OSHA outreach trainer for both the construction and general industry. I am recognized for contributing to developing and maintaining "world-class" safety cultures in diverse sectors such as construction, landscaping, water, wastewater, transportation, and municipal solid waste services. Instructor for OSHA Training Institutes in Region 1 and Region 4, teaching OSHA standards and technical topics for general industry and construction. I have been the lead instructor for Confined Space, Excavation, and OSHA Train the Trainer courses (500, 501, 502, & 503). Experienced in: Safety training requirements, failure to train, and inadequate training matters; Occupational safety & health regulations, policies, standards and compliance; Permit Required Confined Space; Excavation; Lockout/tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy; Machine guarding and amputation prevention; Ladder safety and Scaffold safety. Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) - Construction Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) - General Industry Scaffold Competent Person Trainer OSHA Hazardous Materials OSHA Machine Guarding OSHA Respiratory Protection OSHA Ergonomics OSHA Fall Protection OSHA Permit Required Confined Spaces OSHA Safety & Health Management Systems OSHA Accident Investigation OSHA Recordkeeping OSHA Electrical Safety NFPA 70e Electrical Safety OSHA Industrial Hygiene