Construction Safety Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.1651

Alabama

Education

6/61-6/63, Jordan Hospital, Massachusetts, Medical X-Ray Technologist

9/79-6/83, County College of Morris, New Jersey, AA Business Administration

Experience

1997-Present, Construction Safety Consultant, Alabama
Provide safety and loss control consultation services to Legal Firms, General Industry, Project Owners, Construction Management Companies, General Contractors & Subcontractors, Government Agencies and Associations. Offer Clients a "Profit From Safety" philosophy coupled with the technical hands-on experience that results in realistic recommendations and reduced insurance program cost.

1994-1997, Premier RiskTech Services, Minnesota, Director of Safety
Interface with Corporate Risk Managers, Safety Managers and Project Management Personnel for both private and public entities that have Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP) for their large construction projects; develop OCIP safety & loss control programs, action plans, procedures and manuals covering construction phase safety, fire, medical, security, environmental & pollution control, emergency planning, safety awards and site OCIP insurance administration programs.

1988-1994, Construction Safety Consultant, Alabama

1986-1988, Rust International Corporation, Alabama, Corporate Safety and Security Director
Responsible for the development, implementation, and successful administration of total loss control programs covering all Rust business units; conducted jobsite and facility safety and loss control audits to ensure compliance with company operational policies; compiled and generated comprehensive accident and loss statistical data for all company locations; provided liaison with company insurance brokers and carriers; "Q" security clearance for DOE projects.

1984-1986, Kellogg Rust Incorporated, Texas, Corporate Safety and Security Manager
Developed and implemented comprehensive Safety and Loss Prevention Programs for all company office and project locations worldwide; responsible for providing liaison with owners, insurance brokers and carriers to formulate owner-controlled wrap-up insurance programs for large construction projects involving co-generation, pulp and paper and chemical plants.  Implemented security-asset protection programs covering Crisis Management, Executive Protection, Physical Security and Substance Abuse.

1977-1984, C-E Lummus Company, New Jersey, Corporate Safety and Security Manager
Responsible for providing counsel and advise to executive management and all office locations concerning safety, health, fire, security and environmental regulatory standards; furnished safety and loss control consultation for company personnel engaged in R&D, planning, design, construction, start-up and operational aspects of various chemical, petrochemical and refinery projects; directed safety and loss control programs for all construction projects.

1972-1977, Gilbert/Commonwealth Companies, Pennsylvania, Corporate Safety and Security Manager
Provided guidance to various project managers regarding safety engineering and accident prevention design criteria; reviewed designs, layouts and specifications of fossil and nuclear power plants, municipalities water and waste process plants, and R&D projects to achieve maximum loss control effectiveness and compliance with applicable Federal and State safety and security programs for Construction Management Division.

1964-1972, General Dynamics Corporation, Massachusetts, Safety Engineer & Health Physics Monitor & Chief X-Ray Technician
Performed safety engineering duties for shipyard operations; as a health physics monitor conducted radiation surveys of shipyard industrial radiography, and reactor operations, Chief X-ray Technician for shipyard medical dept.

Memberships

1973-present, American Society of Safety Engineers

1983-present, Certified Safety Professional