Safety Training Expert Witnesses

California

Safety, OSHA - 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...

Beaumont, California

Railroad, Railroad - Railroad Operations, Railroad Crossings, Railway SIgnals, Railroad Dispatching, Railroad Worker Protection, Safety Training, Commuter Rail Safety, Railroad Standards, Derailment Investigation, Trespasser Railroad, FRA rules, GCOR rules, ABTH rules, Safety Management, Risk Mitigation, Project Safety Oversite

Railroad Signal Maintainer field expertise on construction and maintenance of signal and crossing apparatuses - certification Comprehensive knowledge of Inspection practices , securement of cars and locomotive procedures, as well as safety appliances Remote Control (RCL) - certification Class 1 railroad conductor - certification DSLE (designated supervisor of locomotive engines (RCL) - Certification Commuter Train Operator, Instructor , training and certification of commuter engineers- Certification Extensive operational railroad safety expertise - Certification Instructor for New Hire Conductors - CN, UPRR, RTDC Denver Expert Witness Training (SEAK)

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...

Honolulu, Hawaii

Safety, OSHA - 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...

Lemont, Illinois

Industrial Hygiene, Safety - Certified Industrial Hygienist, chemical exposures, workplace injuries, workplace fatalities, safety management practices, safety warnings, safety & risk communication, OSHA compliance, laboratory safety, infection prevention, construction safety, machine safety, safety training, safety manuals, safety procedures, CIH

Dr. Hogan has consulted with 50+ defense and plaintiff firms on over 125 litigation matters, prepared over 40 expert reports, and testified in over 35 cases regarding worker chemical exposures, workplace injuries and fatalities, biohazards and safety: training, warnings, management practices, policies, and procedures. He is the former corporate head of Safety and Industrial Hygiene for the electric utility ComEd (18,000 employees). He has consulted (since 1990) with over 400 clients. Business sectors include: manufacturing, construction, utilities, food production, metals production and processing, hospitals, waste management, recycling, landfills, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, universities, and local governmental agencies. Dr. Hogan is a tenured Associate Professor at Northern Illinois University. His consulting work is separate from his Northern Illinois University employment.

Somerset, Massachusetts

Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Slip, Trip, Fall, Hazard Communication (Chemical), Fork Lift, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Aerial Lift Safety, Roofing Safety, OSHA, PPE, Excavation, Safety Training, Boom Lift

Mark Franklin has over 28 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, Training and Consulting across many industries, including construction, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and others. Mr. Franklin has applied industry experience in chemical emergency response, hazardous waste management, safety and environmental program management, OSHA regulatory compliance, and management program auditing (safety, quality, environmental). Mr. Franklin is a highly experienced dynamic trainer in over 80 individual training topics. Litigation Support - Mr. Franklin owns the Cove Acre expert witness practice. He leverages his years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety management, consulting, and training for his expert witness clients. He has investigated over 150 incidents including serious injuries, fatality, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage. Mr. Franklin's services are available to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. Mr. F...

Plainview, New York

Safety, Construction - 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.

Rhode Island

Safety, OSHA - Construction Safety, General Industry Safety, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Slip, Trip, Fall, Hazard Communication (Chemical), Fork Lift, Respiratory Protection, Machine Guarding, Aerial Lift Safety, Roofing Safety, OSHA, PPE, Excavation, Safety Training, Boom Lift

Mark Franklin has over 28 years of experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety Management, Training and Consulting across many industries, including construction, manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical and others. Mr. Franklin has applied industry experience in chemical emergency response, hazardous waste management, safety and environmental program management, OSHA regulatory compliance, and management program auditing (safety, quality, environmental). Mr. Franklin is a highly experienced dynamic trainer in over 80 individual training topics. Litigation Support - Mr. Franklin owns the Cove Acre expert witness practice. He leverages his years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety management, consulting, and training for his expert witness clients. He has investigated over 150 incidents including serious injuries, fatality, chemical spills, and equipment and facility damage. Mr. Franklin's services are available to attorneys representing plaintiff and defendant. Mr. F...

Texas

Safety, OSHA - 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...

La Porte, Texas

OSHA, Safety - construction safety, accident investigation, safety training, OSHA disputes, job-site audits, fall protection, stairways and ladders, OSHA authorized trainer, employee rights, employer requirements, documentation, safety policies, OSHA inspections, scaffolds, boom lift, scissor lift, forklift, PPE

Mr. McKewen has over 14 years of occupational safety and health experience within the construction industry. Over the past 12 years he has been in a senior management position within several construction builders and safety consulting companies. The following detail the and services provided to clients and employers; Accident Investigation Thorough, detailed and efficient investigations of accidents, ranging from property damage to construction fatalities. Breaking down everything from company policy to human behavior to find the root cause of the accident. OSHA citation disputes Research the standards which were cited as being in violation, find OSHA Letters of Interpretation, take into account job-site conditions, company policy, training and human behaviors; then meet with OSHA in an informal conference to eliminate the citation. Job-site audits Inspect job-sites, observe employees’ activities. Inspect tool and equipment for safe and proper use and condition, engage with empl...