OSHA sets forth workplace safety standards meant to keep employees safe and employers are obligated by law to comply. If you do not follow OSHA guidelines, your organization will face stiff fines and penalties. It is also possible that you will be sued for...
Hooking up your Trailer can be a dangerous job if proper safety precautions are not taken. Before towing, make sure that your vehicle and trailer maintenance is up-to-date, and that you check the following each time you hook your trailer up. Photo 1: Trailer coupling...
Expert witness work can be a valuable asset in both criminal and civil court cases, providing unbiased and knowledgeable testimony that is often persuasive for a judge or jury. However, presenting impartial opinions on complex or charged issues is no easy task, and...
The experts at Alpine Engineering and Design, Inc. (AED) provided Mechanical Expert Witness services on a case involving an auger conveyor. It is our understanding that this case was resolved outside of court. AED has multiple offices in the intermountain west, and...
Standards are commonly used in engineering design. Some standards are legal requirements while others are consensus or voluntary standards. There are a number of organizations that provide standards including the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
As a mechanical engineer who works in equipment design safety, I sometimes get involved in lawsuits where injuries occur while equipment is being used. Usually in the roll of an expert witness. One question that I am often asked in one form or another during...
