Steven R. Sawyer, ARM, MS, CSP Expert Witness

OSHA Safety & Agriculture Expert Witness

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

OSHA and Safety

Keywords/Search Terms:

Grain Bin Engulfment, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, OSHA Regulations, Grain Augers/Belt Conveyors, Industrial Accidents, Skid-steer Loaders, Forklift, Front End Loaders, Agricultural Equipment Operations, Telehandlers, Confined Spaces

Education:

Master of Science Safety Management, West Virginia University; Bachelor of Science Agribusiness, Kansas State University

Years in Practice:

25

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

7

Additional Information

Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with a Master’s Degree in Safety Management and an Associate of Risk Management (ARM). Twenty-five years- experience as a safety consultant working with clients in General Industry and Agribusinesses to prevent incidents and protect workers. Speaker at state safety conferences and trade associations. OSHA Authorized General Industry Trainer for 10 and 30 Hour courses. Ives certified trainer for forklifts, telehandlers, skid-steers, front end loaders, back hoes, boom lifts and scissor lifts. Conducted fatality and catastrophic incident investigations for clients. Audited client’s safety programs to determine compliance with government regulations and determine areas for improvement. Assisted clients with OSHA inspections and citation abatement. Assisted clients with safety program development and conducted safety training. Professional member of the American Society of Safety Professionals.