• Ergonomics
• Fatigue
• Manufactured Homes
• OSHA
• Premises Liability
• Products Liability
• Safety
• Slip, Trip & Fall
• Warehouse Operations

Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:

A: Certified Professional Ergonomist, by examination of the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. Certification number 1111.
Certified Master Olympic-style weightlifter, by the former U.S. Amateur Athletic Union.
Qualified AWCC Arkansas Field Safety Representative
Texas Department of Insurance--Qualified Loss Control Representative.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania--Qualified Accident & Illness Prevention Service Provider.
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:

A: BCPE: Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
HFES: National
HFES: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - Minnesota chapter
CCW Safe: Expert Self-Defense Support Team

Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:

A: • "Training Trainers in Ergonomics." Sponsor: Turkey Valley Farms. Presented to Turkey Valley Farms Educational Conference, January 31, 2025.
• “Megachallenges: The New Minnesota Ergonomics Statute of 2024.” Sponsor ISOES. Presented to the Denver Conference, August 5, 2024.
• “Bulletproof Ergonomics Consultations: Is it Possible in Today’s Legal Climate?” Sponsor: Pacific NW HFES Chapter. Presented webinar to Puget Sound area HFES members, October 13, 2023.
• “Introductory Principles of Ergonomics & Working with Regulatory Agencies.” Sponsor: Turkey Valley Farms, Inc. Presented to Ergonomics Team, plant management and supervisory staff, Marshall, MN, October 2023.
• “Ergonomics and eQEC Principles Analyses with Solutions.” Sponsor: OSI LLC. Presented to trainers and Ergonomics Team, Oakland, IA, March 2021.
• “You Decide to Live: Critical Choices Before a Violent Crime Encounter.” Sponsor: Minnesota Safety Council. Presented at the MN Safety & Health Conference, Prior Lake, MN, May 2019.
• “Stretch-Flex Training-the-Trainer Guidelines.” Sponsor: USA Supply Chain of Nestlé. Presented to DC and office staff, Solon, OH, March 2019.
• “Advanced Lifting-Handling Ergonomics for Drivers & Mechanics.” Sponsor: USA staff for driver-trainers of Nestlé. Presented to National Driver Safety Summit, Naperville, IL, February 2019.
• “Advanced Lifting & Handling for Flight Attendant Professionals.” Sponsor: Spirit Air. Presented to Flight Attendant trainers, Dallas, TX and Fort Lauderdale, FL., October 2018.
• “Ergonomics of Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention.” Sponsor: TriNet. Presented to TriNet National safety consultant team, Dallas, TX, May 2018.
• “Managing MSD (musculoskeletal disorder) Potential & Exploring Solutions.” Sponsor: TriNet. Presented to TriNet National safety consultant team, Dallas, TX, May 2018.
• “Office and Lab Ergonomics for Trainers.” Sponsor: Givaudan Flavors’ Safety Week, Erlanger, KY, June 2018.
• “Training Trainers in Office Ergonomics.” Sponsor: Office client, Verona, WI, November 2017.
• “Risk Reckoner – ErgoPro Proficiency.” Presented to safety management team, Eau Claire, WI, October 2017.
• “QEC Ergonomics Analyses.” Presented to Rosen’s Inc. management and safety, Green Bay, WI, June 2017.
• “Care for Your Back.” Given to managers, trainers, operatives at Owens & Minor DC, Carol Stream, IL, January 2017.
• “Ergonomics: Principles & Multi-Tiered Practices.” Presented to prospects. Sponsor: Cardinus, Chicago, IL, April 2016.
• “Ergonomics of Stretching for TLS Trainers.” Presented to Toyota Motor North America, Inc.’s Logistics Services Ergonomics Team. Sponsor: Toyota TLS Division, Plano, TX, March 2016.
• “Mining & Quarrying Ergonomics of Back Care.” Sponsor: Summit Materials, Vancouver, BC, November 2015.
• “Lab & Manufacturing Ergonomics: Principles & Practice.” Sponsor: Steris, Brooklyn Park, MN, January 2015.
• “Ergonomics and Safety: Management Considerations.” Presented to Safety Summit of both National and Regional Managers. Sponsor: CenterPoint Energy, Minneapolis, MN, December 2014.
• “Ergonomics: Your Future.” Addressed AVID students, Spectrum Charter High School, Elk River, MN, January 2014.
• “Ergonomics or Safety: Exciting Jobs in Your Future.” Presented to Educational Support Services middle school students, Minneapolis, MN, November 2013.
• “SK Industrial Athlete Stretching Program.” Addressed Safety Kleen North American managers, MD, May 2012.
• “OSHA Ergonomics: Now and Future.” Sponsor: St. Paul Insurance Professionals, Shoreview, MN, February 2011.
• “Decide to Live: Human Factors Influences in Facing Violent Crime.” Sponsor: TCIC, Bloomington, MN, February 2010.
• “Human Factors in Fire Emergencies.” National Professional Development Conference. Sponsor: ACE Insurance, Philadelphia, PA, January 2010.
• “Food Products Liability Prevention.” Regional workshop by CNA, Minneapolis, MN, October 2007.
• “Driving Construction Productivity with Ergonomics: Fact or Fallacy?” Sponsor: CSDZ, Minneapolis, MN, June 2007.
• “Managing Slip & Fall Injuries.” Sponsor: AJ Gallagher clients and prospects, Bloomington, MN, March 2006.
• “Whither OSHA? The Ergonomics Enigma.” Sponsor: Twin Cities Insurance Club, Bloomington, MN, October 2005.
• “Modern Ergonomics Principles.” Sponsor: Aon Corporation, Cincinnati, OH, April 2002.
• “Limitations of Back Belts in Industrial Use.” Sponsor: CNA Insurance, Chicago, IL, 1991.
• “Ergonomics in Today’s Industry.” Sponsor: Johnson & Higgins, Cincinnati, OH, May 1990.
• “The Hazards of Personal Headset Use in The Workplace.” Sponsor: National Safety Council, October 1983.

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: Multiple occasions as an expert, for a wide variety of subject matter. OSHA citation contesting, product liability, ergonomics, human factors, worker safety, personal security and management consults.

Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?

A: Ergonomics
Human Factors
Management liability
OSHA citation contest
Personal security
Premises liability
Product liability
Worker safety
Workers' Compensation

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the plaintiff?

A: Approximately 60%

Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?

A: Approximately 40%

Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?

A: Twenty-two years

Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)

A: Comprehensive case document review
Consulting
Deposition
Deposition review
Develop case technical reports
Ergonomic Product review
Ergonomic Program review
Forensics - Force testing
Medical file review
Opposing expert report review
Quality Control program evaluations
Safety Program reviews
Site inspections
Testifying in court

Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?

A: Available on request

Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?

A: Available on request

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?

A: Available on request

Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?

A: Available on request

Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)

A: Travel and case expenses at cost

Matthew J. Burgess
Trial Lawyer
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Attorney at Law
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Benjamin Huggett
Attorney at Law
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Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 704-3616
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