Safety Expert Witnesses in New York
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, OSHA, Cranes, Construction Accidents, Construction Safety, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Construction, Forklifts, Slip Trip & Fall, Aerial Lifts, Biomechanics, Demolition, Electrocution, and Engineering.
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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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Jerry Birnbach, F.I.S.P., Assoc A.I.A.
Industry Recognized Retail Expert Witness
Retail Expert Witness Corp
New York, New York
Slip Trip & Fall, Safety
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retail accidents, store standard of care, slip and fall, trip and fall, display safety, merchandising, retail liability, ada regulations, product liability, design standard, customer accidents, retail safety, product safety
Over 400 cases offering opinion reports , 47 States
Top 40 Retail Industry Leader per VMSD magazine
Top 50 Retail Design Firm per VMSD
Design awards for Store Design, Display Design, Marketing
Licensing and Branding expertise (Target and Walmart Brands)
Former Contributing Editor Display Design Ideas
Former Juror Design Contest
Store of the Future Design Firm Globalshop Industry Show
Guest Speaker Trade Shows, Industry Conferences
CV available www.retail-expert-witness com
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Gary Isenberg
40+ yr Hotel Operations & Real Estate Professional
Iron Mountain Hospitality Advisors
New York
Hotel & Restaurant, Real Estate
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Hospitality, Business Interruption, Bankruptcy, Renovation, Collective Bargaining, Hotel Operations, Value, Financial, Underwriting, Contracts, Mismanagement, Performance, Partnership, Optimization, Impact, Operations, Receiver, Personal Injury, Guest Service, safety
Mr. Isenberg’s extensive experience in hotel management, hotel operations, hotel finance, and hospitality ownership representation uniquely qualifies him as an expert in a wide range of hotel / hospitality-related operational and ownership matters. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held hospitality leadership roles such as President, Chief Operating Officer, Hotel General Manager, Director of Finance, and Internal Auditor for various diversified hospitality organizations. These roles have provided him with the expertise to address and resolve complex challenges, including hotel management performance, hotel business interruptions, hotel partnership disputes, employee relations, collective bargaining, territorial conflicts, operation performance and contract compliance.
Mr. Isenberg has provided litigation support, depositions, and testimony in mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial settings. His experience covers cases involving ERISA violations, wrongful termination...
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C.J. Abraham, PhD, P.E., DPE, JD, FRSC, FTI, DEE, IH
Great Neck, New York
Products Liability, Slip Trip & Fall
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Athletics & Recreation, Safety, Safety Engineering, Warnings & Labels, Industrial Hygiene, OSHA, Risk Analysis, Biomechanics, Engineering, Fires, Explosions, Human Factors, Brain Injuries, Personal Injury, Trampolines, Amusement Parks, Water Parks, Playground Accidents
Dr. Abraham is a licensed P.E. and a Senior Member and a Diplomat in The National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Over the last 45 years, C. J. Abraham has created warnings and instructions for many products and protocols applied and used worldwide. He has consulted to major news channels, NHTSA, OSHA, NIOSH, State of California (CaITrans), Microsoft, New York Transit, Queensborough Bridge Authority, Department of Agriculture, the Federal Government, State Attorney General's Offices, and municipalities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe in a variety of technical areas.
His interests include head and brain protection in sports and recreation and personal injury accidents and litigations. In addition, he is also involved in the reconstruction of all types of sports injuries in a large variety of recreational and sports activities, amusement and trampoline facilities, as well as accidents involving a variety of products and vehicles. His background may be found at www...
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A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP
Global expert in Security & Duty of Care Liability
Mannes & Associates, LLC
New York
Security, Safety
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Duty-of-care, Premises Liaibility, Physical Security, Workplace Violence, Access Control, CCTV, Surveillance, Theft, Investigations, Vetting, Life Safety, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Harrassment, Emergency Management, Disaster Planning, Emergency Response, Security Guards, Police Response, Background Check
A. Benjamin Mannes, MA, CPP, CESP is an internationally recognized subject matter expert in duty-of-care liability, security, safety, emergency management, and corporate compliance, with over 25 years of operational and consulting experience across federal, state, and corporate environments worldwide. Based in a career in both city & federal law enforcement, Mannes has built global safety & security programs for highly regulated organizations, to include North America's largest medical board, three state education departments, public facilities, transit systems, and a Fortune-300 global corporation.
He provides expert testimony and consulting in the following specialties:
- Duty-of-Care Liability
- Security & Safety
- Extensive experience developing, managing, and auditing programs to ensure organizational duty-of-care in corporate, hospitality, education, and healthcare sectors.
- Expert witness with opinions entered in multiple jurisdictions regarding organizational responsibilit...
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DOUGLAS R STRANG, P.E.
S & S ENGINEERING, P.C.
BATAVIA, New York
Electrical Engineering, Safety
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Arc Flash, Shock, Arc Blast, Electrical Accident, Power System Studies, NFPA 70E, Electrical Code, Utility Distribution, Stray Voltage, NESC, IEEE
Mr. Strang has a very strong background in electrical construction from his work as an electrical contractor, prior to becoming a professional engineer. He has designed power distribution, lighting, control systems, fire alarm and security systems for utility, industrial, commercial, and pharmaceutical clients. Mr. Strang’s specialty is power systems analysis and the engineering of medium and high voltage distribution systems and substations. He has lectured at several conferences and is an expert in the field of short-circuit analysis, overcurrent protective device coordination studies, and arc-flash calculations. Mr. Strang has lectured at many safety conferences and provided electrical safety training for many companies. Deposition and trial experience.
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Robert Amrhein, CSP, CHST, SSM
Construction Safety Expert
Plainview, New York
Safety, Construction
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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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Kristopher J. Seluga, M.S., PE
Technology Associates, LLC
New York
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability
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Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, Automotive, Construction, Engineering, Failure Analysis, Forensic Science, Golf Carts, Human Factors, Motorcycle, Premises Liability, Safety, Slip Trip & Fall
Our staff of experienced engineers are ready to apply established scientific and engineering knowledge and techniques to your case. Our staff has published hundreds of papers, served on national ANSI standards committees and assisted over 2,800 attorneys and insurance agents settle or try their cases.
Because the laws of physics and principles of engineering are universal, we are able to investigate and opine on a wide range of topics including motor vehicle crashes, heavy machinery, consumer products, construction sites, falls and biomechanical analyses. In each case, we assist our clients by determining, in as much detail as possible, how and why an accident occurred and communicating those finding in a clear and concise manner.
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FRANK CUMSKY
Construction Safety & Accident Expert Witness
FCSAFETYCONSULTING LLC
NEW ROCHELLE, New York
Construction, Safety
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Construction Accidents, Construction Safety, Failure Analysis, Accepted Practices, Housekeeping, Expert Witness, DOB Site Safety Coordinator, Slip & Fall Accidents, Struck by Object, Holes/Covers, New York Labor Laws, OSHA, Scaffolding, Electrocution, Shoring, New York Industrial Code, Fall Protection, Ladders, Demolition, Cranes
I am a construction safety consultant and expert witness with over 40 years of hands-on experience as a Project Superintendent and New York City Licensed DOB Site Safety Coordinator. Through managing and supervising complex construction projects over the years, I have developed expertise in all facets of construction, along with an in-depth understanding of New York State Labor Law, Industrial Code, and OSHA regulations.
I possess a comprehensive knowledge of NY State Labor Laws 200, 240, 241; Industrial Code Chapter 23; NYC Building Code; and OSHA regulations.
I Provide specialized consulting and expert testimony in construction-related injury cases, including depositions and review of all relevant documentation.
I Review and analyze construction reports to identify potential breaches of safety standards and violations of NY State Labor Laws, NY State Industrial Code, and Federal OSHA regulations.
I Prepare comprehensive expert reports outlining deviations from accepted const...
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Nathan Boswell, CSP, CRSP, CMIOSH
OSHA/Workplace Safety & Premises Liability Expert
LegacyMark Safety Consulting (Colorado & Nationwide)
New York
OSHA, Safety
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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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Lawrence F. Bremer, SSM #2282
New York City Metro Area Construction Professional
New York City, New York
Construction, Construction
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Crane Erection, Delay Claims, Masonry Failure, Crane Use, Defects Analysis, Structure Failure, NYC Department of Buildings, Logistics, Accidents, Special Inspections, Scaffold, safety, Bridge, Forklift, excavation, Support Excavation, facade, curtain wall
Forty Five year Construction Executive
Current Licensed Site Safety Manager - New York City Department of Buildings #2282
Current Licensed General Contractor - Licensed by the City of New York
Current Licensed Fire Safety Manager - Licensed Construction Fires Safety Manager
First Licensed Coordinator in City of New York
Coordinated the First Tower Crane / Mobile Crane Meeting in NYC (Post Tower Crane Collapse)
Hudson Yards Senior Project Manager - Amtrak MoE Building including LIRR NYCT
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ANTHONY CORRADO, CHST, SSM, CSFSM, OSHA-Trainer
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY & LIABILITY EXPERT
NYC Safety Services, LLC
New York
Construction, Safety
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Construction Accidents & Injuries, New York Labor Law, OSHA, Scaffolding, Construction Safety, Falls-Holes-Covers, Construction Standard of Care, Aerial Lifts, Fork-Lifts, Reinforced Concrete, Excavations, Shoring, Underpinning & Foundations, Steel Erection, Personal Injury, Cranes, Scaffolding, Ladders, Demolition
Anthony Corrado is Founder and Principal of NYC Safety Services, LLC, a safety consulting firm in New York City that provides NYC contractors with Site Safety Plan Development, OSHA Training and on-site Licensed Safety Professionals who oversee safety on large scale construction projects as regulated by the NYC Department of Buildings.
Anthony has had a long successful and diversified career in the NYC construction industry spanning almost 40 years. Starting at a young age as a Union Carpenter apprentice and working his way up to becoming a carpenter foreman in his early twenties, Anthony has continued his education and became a superintendent working on interior renovations in hi-rise buildings throughout NYC. He continued to progress and was continuously given larger projects and more responsibilities. Anthony rose through the ranks becoming a Senior Project Superintendent for a top 10 Construction Management company in the US and successfully managed projects up to $150 Million....
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Timothy M Crumb, CSP
Construction and General Industry Safety Expert
Safety Consulting Services
Pittsford, New York
Safety, OSHA
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OSHA, Safety, Construction, Roofing, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, LOTO, Hazardous Energy, Hazardous Energy Control Plans, Fall Protection, Cranes, Rigging, Commercial Roofing, Structural Integrity, Training, Investigation, Fall Hazards, Construction Accidents, Scaffolding, Certified Safety Professional
Safety Consulting Services - Owner/Operator
Trainer and consultant for employers dealing with OSHA enforcement proceedings. Provided direct representation for clients in negotiations with OSHA staff including compliance officers, area directions and regional solicitors. Settled and litigated more than 50 contested cases involving complex multiemployer jobsites, accident investigations, complaints, referrals and fatalities.
Proposed and finalized detailed hazard abatement across multiple industry sectors including construction and manufacturing.
Conducting inspections and writing reports to allow employers to come into compliance with NYS Code Rule 59 when their EMRs exceed the statutory requirement of 1.0
Services: Mock OSHA Inspections, OSHA Site Safety Audits, OSHA Litigation Consultation, Expert Witness Services
Elmer W. Davis, Inc - Corporate Safety Director
Trained EWD employees in multiple OSHA/NYS/EWD required courses such as: Fall Protection, Forklift/Rough Terrain ...
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Andrew Sampson
Playground Safety Expert Witness
Huntington, New York
Safety, Property Management
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Playground Safety, Premise Liability, Property Management, Playground Supervision, Slip Trips& Falls, Emergency Action Planning, Life Safety, Accident Prevention, Lighting, Property Inspections, Construction Safety
Mr. Andrew Sampson is a seasoned property manager and safety expert with 15 years of experience in construction oversight, operations, and risk management. His professional background spans office and retail construction, life safety systems, property inspections, asset management, and tenant/vendor coordination—primarily within Class A skyscrapers in Lower and Midtown Manhattan. Over the course of his career, he has conducted hundreds of safety inspections across complex, high density environments, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards, building codes, and industry best practices.
Before entering the real estate and construction sector, Mr. Sampson served as a U.S. Navy Officer, where he gained extensive experience in operational safety, shipboard construction projects, hazard mitigation, and emergency response readiness. His responsibilities included supervising maintenance and repair operations, enforcing safety protocols, coordinating multi disciplinary teams, and ensuring co...
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Gary E. Kilpatrick
Forensic Engineering Services Various Accidents
The Kilpatrick Group, PA
New York
Accident Reconstruction, Mechanical Engineering
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Forklifts, Conveyors, Machine Design, Genie Lifts, Products Liability, Cranes, OSHA, Thermodynamics, Pumping and Piping, Safety, Industrial Processes, Saws, Heat Transfer, ATV/ROV/UTV Crash, PPE, Punch & Forming Presses, Fluid Dynamics, Motorcycle Crash, Scissor Lifts, Fasteners
Since 2003, Gary E. Kilpatrick, PE, DFE at The Kilpatrick Group, PA has been a forensic engineering service provider to our legal and insurance clients. Gary is a board-certified Forensic Engineer through the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE) and is a Diplomat Forensics Engineer (DFE). Gary is a mechanical design engineer, and a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in 16 states currently. Gary has approximately 20 years of industrial work experience and is an OSHA expert with OSHA 29CFR 1910, 29CFR 1926 and 29CFR 1928 and has OSHA regulations safety certifications as well as FDA and cGMP in animal food processing. He travels throughout the United States to investigate and reconstruct industrial accidents.
Gary is one of the top Forklift experts in the United States including the sit-down, stand-up narrow aisles pantograph, turret type, Telehandler rough terrain forklifts and pallet jack troubleshooting and accident investigation to our legal and insurance clients. He is...
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Dennis W. Eckstine
Eckstine & Associates, Inc.
New York
Construction, Equipment & Machinery
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Construction Vehicles, Construction Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, Aerial Lifts, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, MEWPs, Construction Accidents, Accident Reconstruction, Electrocution, Machinery, OSHA, Safety, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fork lifts
Eckstine & Associates, Inc. (E & A) provides litigation support, safety consulting, safety training, and engineering consulting services relating to safe and design of cranes, aerial work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms, MEWPs, lifts and other construction, industrial, and agricultural equipment. Our expertise regarding lifting equipment is unparalleled.
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