American Safety Associates, Inc. is a nationwide safety consulting firm. We have a full staff of qualified experts in a variety of safety disciplines. These disciplines include:
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)*
Mine Safety and Health (MSHS)
Environmental Safety
Chemical Safety
Industrial Hygiene
Applied Ergonomics
Biomedical/Biomechanics
Electrical Safety
Maritime Safety
Hydrology
Fire Safety
*Regional OSHA Associates are located throughout the United States.
Safety Services include:
Safety Consulting
Expert Witness*
Safety Program Development
Safety Training
*Numerous attorneys and law firms throughout the U.S. have retained Americana Safety Associates, Inc., with satisfying results. Our assessments are balanced, considering the strengths and weaknesses of technical information from all parties to a suit.
Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:A: Ph.D., Occupational Safety & Health Engineering,
CHCM - Certified Hazard Control Manager,
CSHM - Certified Safety and Health Manager,
MIIRSM - Member International Institute of Risk and Safety Managers (European Union)
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: National Safety Council,
National Fire Protection Association,
American Society of Safety Engineers,
International Institute of Risk & Safety Management - UK
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health - UK
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: American Society of Safety Engineers - (Nevada chapter) - Safety Expert Witness
United States Air Force - 20 years experience teaching a myriad of safety compliance courses, including numerous lectures.
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 36
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Our senior associates specialize in OSHA, MSHA, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, Ergonomics, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, Maritime, Hydrology and Fire Safety disciplines.
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?
A: 75
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 25
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 24
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: January 2005
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 3
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 1
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: 11
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Forensic Safety Consulting (technical reporting, site inspections/asessments), Expert Witness Services, Safety Program Development and Training Services.
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: 200
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: 200
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: 1,000/flat fee/4-hours
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: 2,000/flat fee/day
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: * $2,000 Retainer
* Travel Time Salary: $100/hr - $700/max. per day.
* Travel Mileage Rate: .45 per mile
* One Day Travel Trips: Travel Time Salary + $100 per diem, Airfare (pre-paid)and Vehicle Rental (if necessary.
* Overnight Air Travel: Travel Time Salary + $100 per diem, Airfare, Lodging (pre-paid) and Vehicle Rental (if necessary).
References
G. Dallas Horton, Esq.Law Office of G. Dallas Horton and Associates
Las Vegas, Nevada, Nevada
702-380-3100
Mr. Riley A. Clayton, Esquire
Law Offices of Hall, Jaffe and Clayton, LLC
Las Vegas, Nevada
702-316-4111
G. David Robertson
Law Offices of Robertson and Benevento
Reno, Nevada
775-329-5600
Robert E. Sabin, Esq.
Law Offices of Atwood, Malone, Turner & Sabin
Roswell, New Mexico
506-622-6221
