Expert Details
Walkway Safety; Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention; Coefficient of Friction (COF) & Tribometry Testing; Forensic Slip/Fall Investigation; Expert Witness Testimony
ID: 734172
Florida, USA
Expert is a qualified walkway auditor, and has completed a nationally recognized training program that establishes knowledge, skills, and understanding as evidenced by successful examination, testing and skill demonstration on the methods, measurement, analysis and recording of walkway surface traction data. He has maintained his credentials to the satisfaction of the issuing organization. Expert is knowledgeable in proper flooring applications and maintenance techniques, and can assess walkway surfaces and propose appropriate remediation if walkway surface COF values are inappropriate for the location or are different levels desired by the facility manager or responsible person. He is an NFSI Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH).
Expert has been retained in over 200 cases regarding slip/trip and fall accidents.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1986 | Degree: BS | Subject: Textile Management & Marketing | Institution: Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Consults with property owners, property managers, engineers, and risk management professionals regarding slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall prevention, placement of warning signage and visual cues, and flooring maintenance protocols; consults with architects and design professionals to assess whether walkway surfaces are suitable for their intended environment and activities. Since 2015, has provided expert testimony for both plaintiff and defense attorneys in matters pertaining to walkway safety. |
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Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has provided expert testimony in walkway safety matters since 2015, retained by both plaintiff and defense attorneys, indicating experience serving both sides of slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall litigation. Expert's opinions draw on specialized training in coefficient of friction (COF) principles, factors affecting walkway traction, and tribometry testing methods and safety thresholds. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • ASTM International • American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) • National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) • National Safety Council (NSC) • International Code Council (ICC) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| • Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH) — National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) • Certified Forensic Slip Expert (CFSE) — The National Institute of Forensic Studies • Certified Walkway Auditor — University of North Texas, Department of Engineering Technology • Certified Operator, BOT 3000E (Binary Output Tribometer) — Walkway Management Group (WMG) • Slip-Trip-Fall Protection by Design — National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) • Slips, Trips & Falls — National Safety Council (NSC) • Single & Extension Ladder Safety — American Ladder Institute |
Fields of Expertise
premises liability, surface analysis, slip, floor safety, static friction, traction (friction), floor, Slip and falls cases, slip and fall, slip fall accident, slips trips falls, surface testing, BOT 3000E, Certified Walkway Auditor, Walkway Auditor, DCOF Testing, COF Testing, Change in Elevation, Surface Depression, Trip and Fall, Walkway Safety, Tribometry, Forensic Slip Expert, Flooring Safety, ANSI/ASSP A1264, OSHA Walking-Working Surfaces, Anti-Slip Treatment, Slip Resistance Testing, coefficient of friction, Tribometer