Scaffolds Expert Witnesses

Scaffolds expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on scaffolds. The scaffolds expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Accident Reconstruction, Construction, OSHA, Products Liability, Safety, and Slip Trip & Fall.

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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC

Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.

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...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC

Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.

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...
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Adam Birchfield, CSP, CHST

OSHA Construction Accident Investigation

A & A Safety Consulting

Hanover, Indiana
OSHA, Construction - Fall Protection, EM385-1.1, OSHA and ANSI Standards, Scaffolds, Accident Investigation, General Contractor requirements, Crane Accidents, Steel Erection, Multi-employer Worksites, Excavations & Trenching, Slips, trips, and Falls, Effective Safety training, failure to train, and Inadequate training
Seasoned Safety and Health Professional with experience in managing complex safety operations across diverse industries, including construction, general industry, chemical plants, military, and federal projects. My career spans roles as a Safety Specialist with the US Army Corps of Engineers, where I managed safety program elements, conducted hazard assessments, and provided critical training to personnel at all levels. Contributions also extend to the EM385.1.1 update for the Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, highlighting my technical decision-making abilities and leadership skills. Qualifications: • In-Depth Expertise: I have comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations, standards, and policies, honed through years of practical experience and continuous professional development. • Versatility: My background encompasses diverse safety areas, including fall protection, scaffolding, crane safety, excavation, accident investigation, and more. • Proven Record: I have been retained a...
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John S. Morse, PhD, PE

Ladder & Climbing Equipment Expert

John S. Morse, PE

Fluvanna, New York
Accident Reconstruction, Products Liability - Ladders, scaffolds, shopping carts, fires & explosions, oil & gas industry, guarding, machine guarding, warnings/instructions, heavy trucks, brakes, climbing equipment, retail carts
Dr. Morse has investigated over 725 ladder and climbing equipment incidents involving stepladders, extension ladders, articulated ladders, fixed ladders, multi-purpose ladders, telescoping ladders, combination ladders, orchard ladders, fire service ladders, maritime ladders, rolling ladders, scaffold ladders, pool ladders, platform ladders, manhole, dock, trailer and window washing ladders, stepstools, folding attic stairways, fixed stairways and scaffolding, as well as ladder accessories and fall protection equipment. He has co-authored three publications on ladder safety. He has extensive experience in construction incidents and New York labor law sections 200, 240 and 241. Dr. Morse has appeared on three nationally televised news magazines (Inside Edition, 20/20 and Extra) to discuss shopping cart safety. Dr. Morse has investigated over 15 warnings cases in the last 6 years. He has also investigated incidents involving fires and explosions, heavy truck accidents, industrial acc...
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Stanford R Brown, B.Sc., CSP, CSHP, CRSP, CHSC

Raising the Standard Consulting (USA) Inc.

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...
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Andrew McKewen, CSHO

Service Safety

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...
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John T Whitty, P.E.

Fall Protection & Site Safety Expert for 30+ yrs

Ellis Fall Safety Solutions (Safety & Litigation Support Services LLC)

MANAKIN SABOT, Virginia
Slip Trip & Fall, Safety - Falls, Fall Protection, Fall Protection Product Liability, Falling Objects, OSHA 1910, Scaffolds, Skylights, Site Safety, New York Labor Law, OSHA 1926, ANSI A10, ANSI A14.3, ANSI Z359, OSHA, ANSI, Ladder Safety, Skylights, tree stand safety
Ellis Fall Safety Solutions (Safety & Litigation Support Services LLC) has over 50+ years of experience in providing expert witness services in the analysis and evaluation of falls, falling objects, and general industry & construction site safety. Mr. Whitty is a licensed professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and industry. He is an active member of the ASSP (American Society of Safety Professionals) and is also a member of the ANSI Z359 National Committee on Fall protection, as well as the ANSI A10 National Committee for the protection of workers during construction and demolition operations. He is well versed in fall protection, falling objects, root cause, product liability (fall protection products), premise liability and construction & general industry site safety. Some examples of specialization regarding safety and multiple case experiences include: (not all encompassing but representative) - Root cause analysis - Premise Liability - O...