Workplace safety and occupational health professional with over 40 years of experience, this expert specializes in OSHA compliance, accident investigation, and environmental health and safety practices. They have provided expert witness services for more than 10 years, including deposition testimony, litigation consultation, and courtroom testimony in matters involving workplace accidents, safety practices, and related insurance claims. Their experience includes accident investigation and safety analysis involving automobile and fleet incidents, general liability matters, and workers compensation cases. Their work involves conducting site safety inspections, providing OSHA training, evaluating workplace safety practices, and reviewing employee training programs and procedures. Additional areas of experience include hazardous waste handling and disposal, materials handling practices, and development of health and safety plans. These functions are applied in matters involving workplace incidents, safety compliance, and related liability issues.

In leadership roles such as Owner and President, Environmental/Health and Safety Manager, and Director of Health and Safety, this expert has managed safety programs, employee training, and regulatory compliance efforts. Responsibilities have included oversight of OSHA-related safety practices, coordination of DOT training and recordkeeping for drivers, management of accident investigations, and administration of automobile/fleet, general liability, and workers compensation insurance policies and associated claims. Their work has also included managing loss control programs across multiple operational divisions and supporting legal matters through case review, deposition, and testimony. This expert holds OSHA 500 Construction Safety Trainer certification through the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute, with multiple updates to maintain trainer status. Additional certifications include qualification as a hazardous materials and waste management trainer through the National Environmental Training Association and certification as a First Aid and CPR Instructor through the American Red Cross. Their background also includes involvement as a work zone safety instructor, appointment to a highway work zone safety council, and participation on a safety committee. Their educational background includes college-level studies.