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OSHA Expert Witnesses
OSHA-related disputes in commercial and regulatory litigation typically arise when an employer's workplace safety programs, hazard controls, or citation response are contested in an administrative enforcement proceeding or related civil litigation. These disputes surface in OSHA citation contests over whether an employer's safety program and hazard controls met the specific regulatory standard cited, in multi-employer worksite disputes over which contractor bore responsibility for a cited hazard, and in civil litigation where OSHA compliance history and safety program adequacy bear on broader premises or product liability claims. Because OSHA standards are detailed and industry-specific, determining whether a specific safety program or hazard control met the applicable regulatory standard requires specialized occupational safety and industrial hygiene expertise. The central issue is typically whether the safety program, hazard control, or citation response at issue complied with the specific OSHA standard that governed it.
An OSHA expert helps attorneys evaluate that question by applying accepted occupational safety and industrial hygiene standards to the workplace program or hazard at issue. That might mean assessing whether an employer's hazard identification and abatement program met the specific OSHA standard cited in a citation contest, evaluating which employer on a multi-employer worksite had control over and responsibility for a cited hazard, or analyzing whether a company's broader safety program and training met industry-recognized practices relevant to a related civil claim. These findings support positions on citation defense, multi-employer liability allocation, and regulatory compliance, giving attorneys a technically grounded basis for litigation strategy.
OSHA cases benefit from experts whose specific background, whether construction safety, industrial hygiene, or a particular hazard category such as confined spaces or fall protection, matches the precise standard and hazard at issue rather than OSHA compliance in general terms. Round Table Group's OSHA network includes certified industrial hygienists and board-certified toxicologists with experience helping organizations achieve regulatory compliance and defend citations. With more than 75,000 expert searches completed for litigators, we help attorneys match a case's specific OSHA issue to an expert whose credentials will withstand scrutiny. Let us help you find the right OSHA expert for your case by calling us at (202) 908-4500.
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Here are a few of our favorite OSHA Expert Witnesses:
Massachusetts OSHA, Chemicals, Analysis Expert #19261
I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of chemistry with specific knowledge in the areas of analytical chemistry, air and water chemistry and polymer chemistry. I have published on such topics as chemical health and safety, paint, coatings, and adhesives failure and chemical education for engineers. I have testified 8 times on topics such as paint and adhesives failure, chemical hygiene and slip and fall injuries. I enjoy the challenge of investigating non-routine scientific and engineering problems.
Texas Construction Safety, OSHA Expert #33282
I have 20 years of experience in the field of safety and risk management, with specific knowledge in the areas of construction, workers’ compensation, safety and risk management. I have published on such topics as safety, workers’ compensation, negotiation skills and quality issues in the construction industry. I have testified on occupational safety issues, workers’ compensation and negligence.
Oklahoma Industrial Safety, Audits, OSHA Expert #41216
I have 15 years of experience and specialize in the field of safety with specific knowledge in the areas of noise, respiratory protection and confined spaces.
California OSHA, Personal Injury, Equipment Expert #45236
I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction defect, premises liability, personal injury and jobsite safety with specific knowledge in the areas of safety engineering, means and methods. I have published on such topics as illness and injury prevention programs, the role of the competent person and multi employer worksite violations. I have testified 10 times on topics such as general contractor responsibility specific to safety compliance, safe equipment operation and ladder safety protocols. I was hired as a consultant and was given the opportunity to develop and implement a safety program from the ground…
North Carolina OSHA, Cranes, Fall Protection Expert #45642
I have 16 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction safety with specific knowledge in the areas of OSHA, cranes and fall protection.
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New York Mechanical, Equipment, OSHA Expert #47998
I have 40 years of experience, and specialize in the field of electrical fires, electrocutions, appliance and, mechanical failures, with specific knowledge in the areas of glowing connections, electrical fires, electric shocks and construction. I have published on such topics as electrical fires, cause and origin of glowing connections and stray voltage. I have testified 10 times on topics such as electrocutions, electrical fire and grounding. I have invented and patented numerous ways to prevent electrical fires and product recalls. My goal is to save lives and property.
Illinois OSHA, Workplace Safety Expert #48179
I have 25 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction project management with specific knowledge in the areas of 25 million commercial buildings, curtain wall and large commercial projects. I have published on excellence in detailing.
Connecticut Construction, OSHA, Regulations Expert #48420
I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of architecture with specific knowledge in the areas of slip, trip, fall issues, building construction and materials and architectural practice. I have testified on slip, trip, and fall cases, construction defects. I have been trained to be a complete architect, not just in design. This means that I am competent in every aspect of architecture from the first code reviews to the final close-out with the contractor. I love what I do and doing it is far more rewarding than anything else I can imagine.
Michigan OSHA, Personal Injury, Safety Expert #48563
I have 53 years of experience, and specialize in the field of construction with specific knowledge in the areas of safety, building trades and contracts. I have testified 99 times on topics such as personal injury, breach of contract and faulty construction. I have hands on experience over many years in the construction discipline.
Florida Machine guarding, OSHA Expert #52967
I have 30 years of experience, and specialize in the field of system safety engineering with specific knowledge in the areas of occupational safety, construction safety and industrial accident investigation. I have published on such topics as lessons learned from accidents, system safety engineering and hazard analyses. I have testified 99 times on topics such as product liability, employer safety and safety training.
New Jersey Building Code Compliance, OSHA Expert #51939
I have 31 years of experience, and specialize in the field of building construction with specific knowledge in the areas of architecture, structural engineering and building codes. I have published on such topics as Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) accessibility issues, 2010 revised American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. I have testified on building code compliance, access & egress requirements and construction related damages. Designed one of the buildings for the space shuttle launch complex and produced a report for the concrete quality of construction a nuclear power plant to resolve whistle blower concerns.
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Questions Attorneys Ask About OSHA Expert Witnesses:
An OSHA expert typically becomes necessary in citation contests over whether a safety program met the specific standard cited, multi-employer worksite disputes over which contractor bore responsibility for a hazard, and civil litigation where OSHA compliance history bears on broader premises or product liability claims.
These experts can assess whether a hazard identification and abatement program met a specific cited OSHA standard, evaluate which employer on a multi-employer worksite had control over and responsibility for a hazard, and analyze whether a company's broader safety program met industry-recognized practices. Many also address specific hazard categories such as confined spaces, fall protection, and chemical exposure.
The expert's specific background, whether construction safety, industrial hygiene, or a particular hazard category, should closely match the standard and hazard at issue, and certification as an industrial hygienist or safety professional strengthens credibility. Prior experience in OSHA administrative proceedings also adds significant weight.
An OSHA expert's regulatory analysis can establish whether a safety program met the applicable standard, allocate responsibility among employers on a multi-employer worksite, and support or rebut a citation or related civil liability claim. That analysis is often central to both citation defense and civil litigation strategy.
Round Table Group works with counsel to define the specific standard, hazard, and regulatory questions at issue, then sources and speaks with candidates to assess their directly relevant safety and industrial hygiene experience. After confirming interest, availability, and completing conflict checks, we present a curated roster of qualified options for counsel to review.
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