Safety Expert Witnesses in Michigan
The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of safety expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on safety and related issues. Safety expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these safety expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Safety, Fire, Accident Reconstruction, Analysis, Appliance, Burn, Code, Design, Ergonomics, Failure, Human Factors, Inspection, Instruction, Shock, and Warning.
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC
Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.
Safety, OSHA
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Construction, Mining, Workplace Inspections, Crane, Rigging, EM 385-1-1, First Aid/CPR/AED, General Industry, Accident Investigation, Safety Training, Compliance, Workplace Conditions, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Trucks, Machine Guarding, Excavation, Trenching, Scaffolds, Multi-Employer
Stanford R. Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC, has over 30 years of experience managing safety and health for various projects.
He has been involved with multiple construction safety/OSHA cases as an expert witness.
A sampling of the expert witness cases he has been involved with include:
• Workplace injury at refinery construction project.
• Worker fatally electrocuted during a paving incident.
• Construction training and safety standards for power tool injury.
Safety and Slip Trip & Fall, EM 385-1-1, OSHA, (SSHO), Competent Person, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer, Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) designation with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Safety and Health Professional (CSHP) in the State of Hawaii.
Construction and General Industry, Accident Investigation, Fall Protection, Forklift, Aerial Lift, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Machine Guarding, Amputation, Struck By, Caught Between, Scaffold, Ladder, Roofing Safety, Amputation, Excavation/T...
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Dustin Hickey, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH, CMQ/OE
OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert
LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Texas & Nationwide)
OSHA, Safety
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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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Michael P. Lawler, MS, CSP, ASP, CHST
Construction Safety, Liability Analysis, Multi ER
Safewit, Inc.
OSHA, Construction
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Struck by Equipment, back over, Fall Protection, Multi-Emplyer, Fall Prevention, slip trip & fall, aerial lift, crush, Scaffold, Work Zone, MUTCD, Crane, Steel Erection, Excavation, Silica, Lead, Tunnel, Confined Space, MEWP, scissor lift
Over 30 years as a safety executive and OSHA compliance manager, trainer, advisor, and leader on major construction projects throughout the USA. Expert at applying OSH Act of 1970 standards, regulations, policies, and Letter of Interpretation. Experience includes over 50 OSHA inspections and associated negotiation and defense preparation related to OSHA citations. Expert at incident investigation, accident reconstruction, and injury management and investigation. Extensive experience and expertise in MUTCD Traffic Controls and rules.
AREAS OF EXPERTISES INCLUDES:
• Liability Assessment & Contractor Duty of Care
• Accident Investigation & Root Cause
• Aerial Lifts, MEWP
• Construction Safety/Accidents
• COVID Safety & Pandemic Management
• Crane Safety, Critical Pick Planning, & Rigging
• Disaster & Emergency Management
• Dive/Underwater Operations
• EM-385 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Excavation, Trenching, & Soil Mechanics
• Slip, Trip, Falls, Stirs & Floor Safety Certi...
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Robert (Rob) C Hoffman Jr, PE, CFEI
Expert in Design, Product Safety, Risk, and Fire
Creative Product Solutions, LLC
Coloma, Michigan
Engineering, Safety
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fire, shock, burn, appliance, product, design, test, code, safety, failure, analysis, warning, instruction, literature, product safety, containment, inspection, litigation, product liability, expert
Specialize in design for safety, force failure testing, and product litigation support for the consumer goods industry. Knowledge source in the US on appliance fires, with specific detailed knowledge on dryer fires and their causes.
Qualifications:
Registered professional engineer in the state of Michigan
Certified fire and explosion investigator (CFEI)
Master certified in design for safety
Master certified in force failure testing
Certified in experimental statistics and statistical process control
Member of the UL Standards Technical Panel for appliance codes related to clothes washers and dryers
I worked in the consumer goods industry in appliances for over 28 years, which gave me the opportunity to serve on the dryer safety committee for the American Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), as well as work extensively with Underwriters Laboratory ( UL) and CSA.
Recognized as a significant knowledge source in the US on dryer fires and their causes, I was instrumental in the deve...
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Jeffrey E Bartrem, C.B.I.
Building Code and Construction Expert
Professional Inspection Consultants, Inc.
Williamston, Michigan
Building Inspection, Construction
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Premises Liability, Property Litigation, Negligence Actions, Building Code, Wrongful Death, Residential & Commercial Structures, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Zoning, Slip & Fall, Workmanship, Water Testing, Building Inspection, Maintenance, Safety, Code Research, Cost Estimating
Tens of Thousands of Building Inspections performed.
Certified Building Inspector, I.C.B.O - International Code Council
Registered Building Inspector, State of MI
Registered Building Official, State of Michigan
Registered Plan Reviewer, State of MI
2009 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Lead Evaluator Training
1998 Professional Development Committee, International Conference of Building Officials
1987 Rehabilitation Construction Specialist, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
1983 Licensed Residential Builder, State of MI
2010 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Building Department Evaluator, Construction Practices Assessment Team, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2009 Faculty, Michigan State Univ., School of Planning, Design and Construction, Construction Management Program, Adjunct Instructor, Commercial, Fire and Residential Building Codes
1984 President, Professional Inspection Consultant...
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Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE
Automated Vehicle & Accident Reconstruction Expert
J.M. Miller Engineering, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Automotive Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
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Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Accident Reconstruction, Crash Development, Crash Sensing Calibrations, Airbag Systems, Safety, Automated Driving, Collision Avoidance, Autonomous Vehicles, Cruise Control, Object Detection System
There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry - through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; James M.L. Miller, MS, PhD, EIT; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering.
Miller Engineering also designs and operates hydroelectric and solar energy sources within their agricultural, forestry, marine, and cattle subsidiary operations in Idaho and Oregon, lending to unique hand-on expertise in these a...
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George B Page, BSE, MSE, CPE
Page Engineering, Inc.
Jackson, Michigan
Human Factors, Safety
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Ergonomics, Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Physical Demands Assessments, Usability Testing, Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanical Modeling, Vibration Measurement, Compliance, Occupational Risk Management, Return to Work, Regulatory and Consensus Standard Initiatives
Page Engineering is a professional consulting firm that combines Ergonomics, Industrial Engineering, and Health and Safety expertise. We have served industry leaders in the areas of Transportation, Shipping, Manufacturing, and Health Care throughout North America. Our approach is bolstered by years of litigation scrutiny and backed by extensive application of ergonomics, human factors, epidemiologic, and occupational medical scientific literature. We specialize in human factors and ergonomics assessments, including both acute and cumulative exposures.
George Page is a Certified Professional Ergonomist. He earned his MSE in Industrial and Operations Engineering (Ergonomics) from the University of Michigan. George is also a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Michigan in Industrial and Operations Engineering (Ergonomics). The topic of his dissertation is: “Functional grip strength: conceptual and empirical models of biomechanical, perceptual, and tribological factors.” In the 1980s...
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James M. Miller, PE, PhD
Engineering Safety, Agricultural, Batteries, Nano
J.M. Miller Engineering, Inc.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Safety, Agriculture Engineering
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Accidents, Auto ADAS, Agriculture, Battery Fires, Cannabis Processing, Chemical Exposure, Child Safety, Construction, Electrocution, Ergonomics, Fitness Equipment, Fires/Explosions, HazCom, Human Factors, HVAC, Mechatronics/Nano, Medical Devices, OSHA, Recalls, RV/ATV
There are four PhD and registered Professional Engineers at Miller Engineering who are celebrating 40 years of Professorships at three universities along with providing services to Government, Insurance, and Industry—through research, publications, presentations, and expert testimony. These co-founders and associates are James M. Miller, PE, PhD; Mark R. Lehto, PhD; David R. Clark, PE, PhD; Adam M. Olshove, PE, MSE; and Jeffrey D. Rupp, MSE. Miller Engineering has a dedicated office with a full-time staff of engineers, researchers, and technical writers. The span of our collective academic and experiential expertise includes the Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Agricultural, Industrial, Human Factors, Ergonomic and Safety fields of engineering. Miller Engineering’s principle engineers wrote the original books on warnings and instructions, have published in several other areas, have participated in product designs and patents, and have analyzed, reconstructed and/or animated numerou...
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Gregory G. Zigulis, MS, BSCE, MBA, CIH, CSP
Construction/Multiemployer Safety - Certified CSP
Sixth Sense Safety Solutions
Rogers City, Michigan
OSHA, Safety
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multi-employer worksites, OSHA standards, safety & health obligations, serious and fatal injury prevention, contractor safety, OSHA citation policy, construction safety programs, ladder safety, toxic exposures, equipment-machine accidents, workplace falls, site inspections, forklifts, mobile elevated work platforms
40 years of occupational safety, health (including industrial hygiene), and environmental management experience within several industries. This includes roles as an Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering officer (final rank of Captain, with industrial hygiene and environmental responsibilities), regional Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management for a hazardous waste cleanup company, OHS management for a Prime Contractor to the Department of Energy (Oak Ridge, TN), construction safety and construction fatality research for the University of Tennessee under contract to the Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), OHS management for a consumable dental supplies and metals related manufacturing/machining company, OHS management for an international gas engine manufacturer within a global automotive manufacturer, regional environmental, health and safety (EHS) management and global safety team member for a Tier 1 auto parts manufacturer, regulatory...
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Jon (Mike) M Kramer, MD, MBA
Sr. Physician Leader in Safety and Health Records
Health Value Leadership, LLC
Montague, Michigan
Safety, Information Technology
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quality, safety, informatics, Epic, EMR, EHR, physician, culture, high reliability, administration, Electronic records, records, human factors, decision support, laboratory, inbasket
Dr. Kramer has previously held roles including Chief Medical Information Officer and Chief Quality and Safety Officer. Dr. Kramer practiced Internal Medicine and Pediatrics while developing his senior administrative leadership career.
Dr. Kramer's leadership includes 25+ years of experience in implementing and maintaining electronic health records, developing systemwide workflows, standards of practice, and outcomes measurement. Expertise includes quality, safety, human factors, and workflow design that result in quality and safety outcomes. At these organizations, Dr. Kramer led the informatics teams and regularly evaluated patient safety, adverse events, and implemented systems and processes to reduce risk. This included policies, training, cultural change, and communications.
Formerly CMIO for major health systems including University of Michigan, Trinity Health, Corewell West (Spectrum Health), OhioHealth and Inova Health. Senior most leader in those organizations resp...
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Roy E Masters, Jr. MSME, PE
Product Safety, Liability, & Failure to Perform
REM2 Enterprises
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Engineering, Products Liability
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burn, fire, shock, appliance, dryer, design, test, code, safety, failure, warning, analysis, literature, instruction, inspection, liability, expert, litigation, performance, warranty
Specialization in design for safety, failure investigation and testing, failure to perform, support for litigation, and product design and safety training for the consumer products industry.
Qualifications:
1) Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering
2) Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan
3) Certified Six Sigma (statistics) Blackbelt by Whirlpool Corporation
4) Product Safety Tools Training and application at Whirlpool Corporation
5) 30+ years of product design, including automotive, household appliance, industrial product industries.
I worked in the consumer goods industry for 19 of my 30+ years in engineering, with extensive experience in the design and testing of consumer products.
Knowledge expert for all major clothes dryer and washer/dryer combo types (electric, gas, heat pump, and condensing), including airflow systems, centrifugal fan design, lint collection systems, lint deposit problems, household dryer exhaust venting systems, heater element design,...
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