Safety Expert Witnesses in Pennsylvania

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Safety expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including construction safety, industrial safety, occupational health and safety, product safety, and environmental safety. Some of the most common specialties among safety expert witnesses also include workplace safety, fire safety, food safety, traffic safety, and chemical safety. They have provided opinions on the effects of workplace accidents, product malfunctions, hazardous materials handling, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.

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Dr. Thomas John Griffiths, EdDView profile

ID: 149586

Dr. Thomas Griffiths, EdD

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Thomas J. Griffiths has over 50 years of experience in the field of Aquatic Safety and Education. He earned his BS in Physical and Health Education from Southern Connecticut State University, and his MA in Physical Education and EdD in Educational Administration from the University of Maryland. Formerly, this expert served as a Safety Officer and as the Manager of the Sarni Tennis Facility...

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Engineering & Construction Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Engineering & Construction Safety Expert Witness

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This expert has more than 35 years of experience in safety, industrial hygiene, OSHA, construction management, chemical plant, pipefitting, warehouse operations, forklifts, and slip, trip, and falls. He earned a masters degree in safety management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a certified safety professional. He is currently a private consultant for an environmental health...

Mr. Ronald D SchlossView profile

ID: 175073

Mr. Ronald Schloss

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Mr. Ronald D Schloss has over 65 years of experience in the fields of Engineering and Mechanics, specializing in Elevators and Escalators. He earned his BE in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Formerly, this expert served as a Field Installer, Service Mechanic, Region Field Engineering Manager, and Principal Field Consulting Engineer at Westinghouse Elevator...

Factory Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Factory Safety Expert Witness

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This expert is an independent safety consultant out of the UK. For the past 27 years, he has worked in a variety of engineering environments to ensure that UK/EU safety standards were upheld. He is familiar with the UK factory safety standards and product safe design standards and has the appropriate experience to help with this case. He has worked large engineering companies to ensure their...

Dr. David L Gushue, MS, PhDView profile

ID: 208438

Dr. David Gushue, MS, PhD

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Dr. David L. Gushue has 23 years of experience in the field of Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Bioengineering from Syracuse University and both his MS and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester. Formerly, this expert served as an Engineering Consultant at Biomed Solutions, LLC and as a Prosthetic Technician at Rochester Orthopedics. He currently serves as...

Security Expert WitnessView profile

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Security Expert Witness

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This security management expert has been in the field for more than 30 years. A Certified Protection Professional, he is extensively published and holds membership in both the American Society for Industrial Security and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants. He has lectured on security and criminology at the university level for multiple schools, including the...

Dr. Kathleen Allen Rodowicz, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 280024

Dr. Kathleen Rodowicz, PhD, PE

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Dr. Kathleen Allen Rodowicz has over 15 years of experience in the field of Accident Reconstruction with a specialized focus in Biomechanics. She earned her BS in Mechanical Engineering and her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, where she was also a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow in the Cell and Protein Mechanics Laboratory. Today, this expert is licensed...

Bicycle Safety and Accident Reconstruction Expert WitnessView profile

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Bicycle Safety and Accident Reconstruction Expert Witness

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This expert has an expertise in bicycle accident reconstruction with his extensive cycling experience and his education in human factors, biomechanics and engineering. He has experience analyzing a variety of bicycle issues such as rider behavior/bicycle safety, accident reconstruction, bicycle helmet component failure, and bicycle maintenance.

Mr. Robert Thomas Lynch, PE, ACTAR, MSMEView profile

ID: 28171

Mr. Robert Lynch, PE, ACTAR, MSME

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Mr. Robert T. Lynch has over 15 years of experience in Accidents and Safety, with a specialization in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BA in Physics and Mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College and his MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident...

Workplace Safety & OSHA Expert WitnessView profile

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Workplace Safety & OSHA Expert Witness

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This expert has an extensive list of certifications and qualifications in health and safety. His work experience includes 30 years in occupational safety. He is the currently the President and founder of an environmental health and safety (EHS) services firm and provides expert witness services. He is a frequent trainer / presenter and has been an OSHA Authorized Instructor for General Industry...

Dr. Samuel Clayton Wordeman, PhDView profile

ID: 28175

Dr. Samuel Wordeman, PhD

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Dr. Samuel C. Wordeman has 9 years of experience in Biomedical Engineering. He earned his BS in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis and both his MS and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from The Ohio State University. Formerly, this expert served as a Graduate Research Associate and Post-Doctoral Researcher at The Ohio State University. Currently, he...

Construction Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Safety Expert Witness

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This certified Construction Site Safety Technician and Construction OSHA Outreach Trainer has led a 23+ year career in construction safety. He previously served as the Deputy Director of Safety at Hitt Contracting and now serves as the Director of Construction Management Services at a firm in close collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Civil...

Dr. Kirk Lawrence Thibault, PhD, MS, D-IBFESView profile

ID: 30414

Dr. Kirk Thibault, PhD, MS, D-IBFES

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Pennsylvania

Dr. Kirk L. Thibault has over 25 years of experience in Bioengineering. He earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, MS in Bioengineering, and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, he is certified as a Diplomate by the International Board of Forensic Engineering Sciences​. Formerly, he served as an Engineering Technician at Philadelphia Naval...

Safety Mangement & Program Development Expert WitnessView profile

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Safety Mangement & Program Development Expert Witness

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This expert has experience in Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) operations specializing in developing and revitalizing EHS cultures to meet regulatory, organizational, and employee needs for significant EHS improvements. He is a certified OSHA Technical Institute (OTI) Trainer for General Industry and Construction, and an Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Studies, Public Safety Management at a...

Prof. Christopher OlivolaView profile

ID: 34282

Prof. Christopher Olivola

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This highly qualified expert in human behavior focuses his current research in judgment and decision making, consumer financial decision making, intertemporal choice and consumer patience, personal branding, and political marketing and leadership selection. He earned his BA in psychology from the University of Chicago and MA and joint-PhD in psychology and social policy from Princeton University....

Playground Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Playground Safety Expert Witness

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This expert is a retired Pennsylvania Child Care Health & Safety Inspector of 20 years. He also spent 6 years as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, 6 years as a Pennsylvania Keystone Stars Playground Safety Trainer, 3 years as a PA Assisted Living Licensing Rep. and 15 years as a PA Recreation Therapist. He is currently the president of a Playground/Gardens/Recreation design firm in the...

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Mr. David HansenView profile

ID: 35830

Mr. David Hansen

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This highly qualified expert earned his BA in business management from St. Joseph's University and is a certified elevator inspector. Formerly, he served as the Vice President of Vertical Transportation Excellence, a company that specializes in elevator consulting. Currently, he is the principal at a certified elevator inspection and compliance consulting firm in PA.

Construction Hazards and Safety Expert WitnessView profile

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Construction Hazards and Safety Expert Witness

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This Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer has significant experience ensuring the safety of construction sites. His clients have included ExxonMobil, Dow AgroSciences, and Noble Energy. He is highly adept in the areas of hazard analysis, incident investigation, crisis management, and compliance. Additionally, he has specific experience with multilingual...

Mr. Timothy Patrick Reilly, PE, ACTARView profile

ID: 38596

Mr. Timothy Reilly, PE, ACTAR

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Mr. Timothy P. Reilly has 15 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction and Civil Engineering. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Delaware. Today, this expert is certified as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist through the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction and is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. He...

Dr. Kevin Khashayar Toosi, MD, PhDView profile

ID: 41903

Dr. Kevin Toosi, MD, PhD

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Dr. Kevin K. Toosi has 20 years of experience in Biomechanics. He earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his MD from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. He completed post-doctoral fellowships in Urology and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. Formerly, this expert served as a Scientist and Engineer at Exponent,...

Dr. Angela T. Levitan, PhD, CPEView profile

ID: 62250

Dr. Angela Levitan, PhD, CPE

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Dr. Angela T. Levitan has 21 years of experience in the field of Accidents & Safety with expertise in Biomechanics. She earned her BA in Mathematics from the University of Connecticut and her MS in Mathematics and Industrial and Systems Engineering and her PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech. Today, this expert is a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) by the Board of...

Mr. Dennis Michael McGeeView profile

ID: 6254055

Mr. Dennis McGee

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Mr. Dennis M. McGee has 44 years of experience in Accident Reconstruction. He earned his BA from Mercyhurst College and his MA from Gannon University. Formerly, this expert served as a State Police Trooper at Pennsylvania State Police and as a Special Agent-Safety Investigator at Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Currently, this expert is the President and Consultant at Dennis M. McGee...

Mr. Richard Lee SternView profile

ID: 6669776

Mr. Richard Stern

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Mr. Richard L. Stern has 32 years of experience in the field of Product Safety. He earned his BEE from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Today, this expert is licensed as an Engineer-in-Training in the state of Georgia. Formerly, he held roles as a Senior Manager of Global Product Safety at Whirlpool Corporation, as a Manager at Exponent, Inc., and as the Director of Global Product Safety at...

Mr. Bernard David Silverstein, MS, CIH, FAIHAView profile

ID: 6983444

Mr. Bernard Silverstein, MS, CIH, FAIHA

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Mr. Bernard D. Silverstein has 44 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health and Safety. He earned his BS in Environmental Health Science and his MS in Environmental and Occupational Health Science from CUNY Hunter College. Today, this expert is a Certified Industrial Hygienist through the Board for Global EHS Credentialing. Formerly, this expert served as a Product...

Dr. Joseph C. McGowan III, PhD, PEView profile

ID: 7077749

Dr. Joseph McGowan III, PhD, PE

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Dr Joseph C. McGowan III has 33 years of experience in Bioengineering. He earned his BS in Mathematics from the United States Naval Academy and both his MS in Engineering and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, this expert is licensed as a Professional Engineer in the States of New York, Delaware, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. Formerly, this expert served as an...

Dr. Andrew John Rentschler, PhDView profile

ID: 74219

Dr. Andrew Rentschler, PhD

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Dr. Andrew J. Rentschler has 18 years of experience in the field of Accidents & Safety with expertise in Biomechanics. He earned his BS in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and his MS and PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Today, this expert is licensed as an Engineering Intern in the state of Florida. Formerly, this expert...

Mr. Peter D Chen, MBA, PE, CFEI, CVFIView profile

ID: 76371

Mr. Peter Chen, MBA, PE, CFEI, CVFI

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Pennsylvania

Mr. Peter Chen has 27 years of experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. He earned both his BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA with an Emphasis in Management from the University of Hartford. Today, this expert is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator through the National Association of...

Dr. Calum George Alexander McRae, PhD, M.EngView profile

ID: 88761

Dr. Calum McRae, PhD, M.Eng

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Pennsylvania

Dr Calum G. A. McRae has 23 years of experience in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. He earned his M.Eng and his PhD in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Glasgow. Formerly, this expert served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biomechanics at Drexel University School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems, and as an Assistant Investigator at...

Safety Expert Witness FAQs

A safety expert witness provides specialized knowledge on safety standards, regulations, and practices. They can testify on matters like workplace safety, product safety, or public safety.

Cases involving personal injury, industrial accidents, product liability, construction accidents, or any case where safety standards are in question may require a safety expert witness.

Yes. Safety experts often have experience in specific industries such as manufacturing, construction, or healthcare. Their industry-specific knowledge can be invaluable in certain cases.

Subspecialties can include occupational health and safety, fire safety, food safety, environmental safety, transportation safety, and more. The right subspecialty depends on the specifics of your case.

In product liability cases, a safety expert can analyze whether a product was designed and manufactured safely and if proper warnings were provided.

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