Certified Safety Professional Expert Witnesses

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...

Pittsford, New York

Safety, OSHA - 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 ...

Eagle Mountain, Utah

Equipment & Machinery, Safety - Certified Safety Professional, Forklift, Excavator, Boom Lift, Skid Steer Loader, Mobile Crane, Crane, Tower Crane, Aerial Lift, Bucket Truck, Safety, Warnings, Scissor Lift, Rough Terrain Forklift, Bulldozer, Front End Loader, Trailer, HAZMAT Tanker Trailer, Machinery, Saw

--Heavy Equipment Experience-- I have extensive experience with heavy equipment. I have designed aerial bucket trucks from the ground up. I have operated forklifts, skid steer loaders, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and bulldozers. I have tested heavy equipment, including failure testing fiberglass booms, pressure testing hydraulics on a large casing rotator, pressure testing hydraulic systems on aerial bucket trucks, and strength testing and fatigue testing trailer safety chains. I have analyzed various types of heavy equipment utilizing finite element analysis software. --Credentials-- I am a registered Professional Engineer, a Certified Safety Professional, and a Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist. I am also an IVES Training Group Certified Forklift Operator. I am also certified through IVES Training Group to train operators of forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). I have training in crane safety and am a Certified Rigger -...