Legionella Expert Witnesses

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

HVAC, Plumbing - HVAC, Outside Air Quality, Gas Cylinders/Tanks, Boilers - Steam/Water, Air Conditioning, LNG & Compressed Gases, Mechanical/Plumbing Codes, Walk-in Freezers, Ventilators, Water Heaters, Plumbing Fixtures; Drains; ADA Showers, Exhaust Hoods (Resta, Cooling Towers, Legionella, Slip & Fall

I am a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including designing, constructing, and maintaining various industries such as nuclear, defense, and healthcare facilities. I have experience renovating existing air conditioning systems, natural and liquid gas pipeline layouts, LNG and cryogenics build-to-store facilities, medical gas installations, steam/condensate return, and chilled water pipelines. See www.pressmaneng.com for additional information. I am interested in providing Expert Witness Services with quick turnaround of small and medium-sized projects, such as: • Leaking Water Heaters and Boilers • HVAC equipment A/C Units; Exhaust/Supply Ventilation; Cooling Towers • Liquid/Compressed Gas (Propane) Cylinders with accessories • Pipelines-Water; Gas: Chilled Water; Freon tubing The Fee Statement is: * Standard: $200.00/hr. * Deposition: $240.00/hr. ...

Clearwater Beach, Florida

Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality - Exposure, Legionnaires, Legionella, Occupational Disease, Environmental IPAC, COVID, Epidemiology, Mold, Asbestos, Carbon Monoxide, Chemical Product Liability, Respirators, Roundup, Pesticides, Construction Nosocomial, Hazard Assessment, Aerosol Transmission, Respiratory Infection, Retrospective Exposure / Dose Estimation

75+ Engagements since 2017 / Adjunct Professor Emeritus - Occupational & Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of Toronto / Member, American College of Epidemiology / Member, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology / Member, TLV Chemical Substances Committee - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists / Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene) / Registered Occupational Hygienist (Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists) / Licensed Pesticide Applicator / Licensed Asbestos Project Supervisor / Managing Principal, Chief Executive and Majority Shareholder - Largest Canadian HSE Services Firm (>150 staff) www.crosssafety.ca / Offices: Canada - Ottawa, Toronto, Markham, Windsor. USA - Lexington, Clearwater / Canadian Citizen / E-2 USA Treaty Investor Visa (USA Work Authorization) / Secret Level II Security Clearance - Government of Canada / Engaged by US DoJ / Assignments throughou...

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

Construction Defects, Construction Engineering - Expert Witness, Forensic Consulting Engineer, Construction Litigation, Building Envelope, Roof, HVAC, Electric, Plumbing, Pool, Solar, Insurance Litigation Expert, Second Opinions, Legionella, Swimming Pool Electrocution, Cruise Ship Accidents, Slip & Fall, Litigation Support, Ship Accidents, Personal Injury, Marine Accidents

CURRENT LICENSES State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer PE 39381 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 10724 State of Florida Certified General Contractor CGC 1530529 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Mechanical Contractor CMC 1250919 State of Florida Certified Air Conditioning Contractor CMC 11653 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 12378 State of Florida Certified Roofing Contractor CCC 1333151 State of Florida Certified Pool Contractor CPC 16138 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 00525 State of Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC 13010885 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1425695 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430841 State of Florida Certified Plumbing Contractor CFC 1430972 State of Florida Certified Solar Contractor CVC 57009 State of Florida Certified Mold Assessor MRSA 4173 State of Flor...

Orlando, Florida

Industrial Hygiene, Toxicology - Indoor Air Quality, Exposure risk, Risk Assessment, Legionella, Legionnaires disease, PFAS, Environmental Science, Building science, Mold, Bacteria, Dose Assessment, Heavy Metal, Risk, Pesticide, PCB, Food, Waterborne Pathogens, Product Safety, OSHA, Antimicrobial

Problem solving Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with over 16 years of experience evaluating environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and biological agents (e.g., bacteria) from the industrial hygiene and toxicology perspective. History of performing human health risk assessments at contaminated sites using U.S. EPA and state regulatory guidelines and monitoring remediation activities at those sites enabling me to analyze risk and determine if any workers or residents would be impacted by residual contamination and/or remediation activities. I perform indoor environmental quality assessments to evaluate exposure impacts on building occupants - including Legionella and water quality assessments - at healthcare, residential, commercial, and industrial facilities as part of the comprehensive overall building science aspect of indoor environmental quality. Experience co-authoring industry guidance on COVID-19 and presented on COVID-19 at a number of conferences as an...

Springfield, Missouri

Industrial Hygiene, Safety - Warnings & Labels, IAQ, Products Liability, Covid, Indoor Air Quality, Toxicology, Asbestos, Environmental, Mold, Legionella, Pesticides, Dermal Assessment, Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, COPD, Forensic Science, Environmental Engineering, Job Hazard Assessment, OSHA, Safety

Summary of Experience Board-Certified HSE Expert | Industrial Hygiene & Forensic Exposure Analysis I am a highly credentialed Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) expert with over 35 years of experience and a unique background spanning military leadership, corporate consulting, and forensic investigation. As a CIH, CSP, and CHMM. I provide specialized technical analysis and expert testimony regarding complex injuries and illnesses stemming from chemical, biological, and physical hazards. My forensic expertise focuses on the reconstruction of current and historical exposures to high-stakes substances, including asbestos, benzene, welding fumes, lead, mold, and pesticides. I have a proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams of doctors, engineers, and scientists to investigate workplace incidents and product liability claims. A retired USAF Chief Master Sergeant (CMS) and former Superintendent Industrial Hygienist, I bring a level of discipline, leadership, and tech...

Runnemede, New Jersey

Industrial Hygiene, Indoor Air Quality - asbestos, mold, fungal, legionella, silica, water damage, lead based paint

Over 30 years experience in asbestos and indoor air quality. Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager. NYS and Pennsylvania approved asbestos trainer. Florida and NYS Certified Mold Professionals Trainer. EPA approved lead-based paint trainer. Former presenter for IAQ and IH classes in US and Canada. Former Certified Environmental Trainer. AIHA appointed representative to ASTM Committee D22.08- Assessment, Sampling and Analysis of Microorganisms. Technical Contact for ASTM Revision f D7338-14(2023): Revision of Standard Guide for Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings.

Chalfont, Pennsylvania

Environmental Engineering, Plumbing - Legionella, Spa, Outbreak Management, Legionnaires' disease, Hot Tubs, Ornamental Fountains, Waterborne Pathogens, Potable Water, Cooling Towers, Outbreak response, Litigation Support

Mr. Keane is an engineer and internationally recognized authority on the control, mitigation, and forensic investigation of Legionella in building and industrial water systems. He has more than 40 years of experience spanning engineering, construction, facility operations, water treatment, and Legionella risk management, including more than 25 years leading outbreak investigations, root cause determinations, and remediation efforts. Mr. Keane is retained in complex Legionnaires’ disease litigation involving alleged failures in engineering design, system operation, and water management programs. His forensic work includes field investigation, system and operational analysis, interpretation of water quality and microbiological data, review of engineering schematics, and reconstruction of system operating history. His experience includes: • Building engineering, construction, and facility operations/management (1977–1987) • Water treatment industry leadership and technical operatio...

Jefferson City, Tennessee

Plumbing, HVAC - Plumbing, plumbing systems, plumbing codes, plumbing design, plumbing engineering, piping, hot water systems, scalding, Legionella, fuel gas systems, gas appliances, gas venting, carbon monoxide poisoning, HVAC, HVAC design, fire protection, sprinkler systems, construction defects, failure analysis

Roger W. Griffith, P.E., is a licensed, professional mechanical engineer (multi-State licensure) 0as a mechanical engineer. He is the founder and principal of Griffith Engineering & Consulting. His experience includes plumbing, HVAC, and sprinkler system design, forensic analysis, and expert witness consulting. Mr. Griffith provides Forensic Engineering Consulting and expert witness services, including deposition and trial testimony. In addition to plumbing, HVAC, and sprinkler systems, his areas of specialty include carbon monoxide exposure, hot water scalding, and fuel gas explosions. Mr. Griffith is a Board Certified Diplomate of Forensic Engineering by the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE). Prior to founding Griffith Engineering in 1997, Mr. Griffith worked at the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), an electric utility, as a nuclear piping analyst, valve and heat exchanger specialist, maintenance engineer, and later maintenance supervisor at a fossil plant, and qual...