Alvaro D. Taveira is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He is a Certified Safety Professional by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and a Certified Professional Ergonomist by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with an emphasis on Human Factors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a MS degree in Industrial Engineering, with an emphasis in Ergonomics / Product Design, and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Professor Taveira has over twenty years of professional experience in the fields of Human Factors / Ergonomics and Safety as a college professor, researcher, and consultant. His experience includes projects in the consumer products area, and in multiple work environments including agriculture, steel production, mining, railroading, retailing and office settings. Professor Taveira has over 60 peer reviewed publications and has made multiple presentations at national and international conferences. His academic experience comprises teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Product Safety, Human Factors/Ergonomics, Behavioral Aspects of Accident Prevention , and in a number of safety related courses. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, and of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

Albert Ferrari, P.E., C.S.P. is a Mechanical Engineer and Safety Professional experienced in both the micro and in the macro focus. Mr. Ferrari is particularly sensitive to reliability, safety, and function. His Forensic Engineering experience includes 25 years in Accident Reconstruction, Causal Analysis, Failure Analysis, Codes, Standards and Regulations, Consulting and Testimony.

Mr. Ferrari provides Expert Witness Consulting and Testimony services to Defense attorneys, Plaintiff attorneys, Claims adjusters and Insurance companies.

Engineering Work Includes:

Automotive Engineering

Pedestrian Facilities

Machine Design

Thermal and Mechanical Energy Analysis

Structural Load and Stress Analysis

Piping and Tanks

System Safety and Human Factors Analysis for Design of Hazardous Equipment

Evaluations Include

Cause of Injury, Loss and Damage

Adequacy of Products, System, Materials

Standard of Care of Design, Use, Repair

Cause and Origin of Fires; Arson

Services Include:

Investigation and Consultation

Diagnostics, Testing and Analysis

Technical Photography and Video

Literature and Standards Studies

Codes and Regulations Analysis

Reports and Testimony

Evaluations

Sterling Anthony specializes in product liability/personal injury involving packaging, labeling, and warnings. His 30-plus years of experience were gained through careers in industry, academia, and consulting. Expertise covers consumer and industrial goods. Credits include many publications and speaking engagements.

Areas of Expertise:

Package Research & Development

Package Design

Labeling & Warnings

Palletizing & Unitizing

Regulatory Compliance

Performance Testing

Falling Merchandise

Human Factors & Ergonomics

Professional Certifications:

Packaging

Materials Handling

Materials Management

Purchasing

Product & I

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ERGONOMICS, BIOMECHANICS, HUMAN FACTORS AND PRODUCT LIABILITY EXPERTS

Bush Enterprises is a full service Technical Services Company that takes great pride in our ability to support our customers by providing expertise in a variety of areas including human factors, products liability, biomechanics and ergonomics. Additional areas of expertise include contracts management, procurement and small business contracting. As a corporation we pride ourselves in finding cost effective, innovative solutions to their most challenging problems. Our team members and partners are leaders in their respective professions and have worked with some of the worlds largest technology companies and the federal government to develop unique solutions and strategies to address business and technical problems. Thank you for visiting our website (www.bushenterprises.net) and we look forward to the opportunity to do business with you in the future.

Expert Witness Services Human Factors Ergonomics Product Liability Biomechanics Small Business Government Contracting Procurement	Professional Development: Leadership Training Technology Services Information Management Enterprise Solutions Systems Integration Microsoft Solutions Contract Staffing
Consulting Services: Change Management Customer Relationship Management Enterprise Performance Management Financial Management Human Resources Management Small Business Program Management Strategy Development Supply Chain Management Technology Services	Engineering Services Process Engineering Modeling Simulation and Analysis Human Factors and Ergonomics Human Error and Risk Management Website Development and Hosting Leadership Training Industrial Engineering Software / Systems Engineering Project Management Test and Evaluation

The CECON Group, Inc.

Consulting in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnology, Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Related Science and Engineering Fields. Technical Experts with Experience in Patent Litigation, Products Liability and Personal Injury.

Our inside technical professionals will help you find the expert you need, either from CECON's network of over 1200 science, engineering, and technical business experts in 19 countries, or by doing a custom search. We will help you find the best consultant for your project. Advantages are:

Quick response, and no fee until the expert is working for you

Inside technical staff is able to understand the nuances of your project and effectively screen experts for your case.

Skilled at quickly assembling multidisciplinary technical expert teams.

26 years of experience serving the legal community and industry.

Litigation Experts For:

Products liability, patents and trade secrets, chemical and fire hazards, OSHA, EPA, FDA compliance, labeling, fitness for use, failure analysis, evidence evaluation, forensic investigation, insurance claims, damage valuation, IP valuation.

What CECON Consultants Do:

CECON consultants have decades of experience in industry, federal agencies and academia. CECON's strength is in finding the right consultant for your exact need from a world class network of technical experts. If the expert is not a CECON Consultant, we will use our external network to find the expert that meets your specifications.

Areas of Expertise:

Agriculture Bio Technology Ceramic / Glass Chemical Analysis Chemical Engineering Chemistry Composites Controlled Release Electrical Electronic Energy Engineering Environment Failure Analysis FDA Compliance Fermentation Fertilizer Fibers / Films / Coatings Food / Beverage Food Engineering Geo Science Hazardous Materials

Herbicides Insurance Legal: Expert Testimony Legal: Patents Manufacturing Materials Engineering Material Safety Medical Device Medicinal Chemistry Metals / Metallurgy Nanotechnology Particle Size Pesticides Pharmaceutical Physics / Optics / Magnetics Polymers / Plastics Regulatory Compliance Safety / Risk Assessment Sensors Toxicity

Dennis W. Eckstine is an expert on cranes, aerial work platforms, various types of lifting equipment, heavy duty trucks, carriers, and other similiar construction, industrial and agricultural equipment. He has held senior positions in engineering, quality, product safety and reliability for major manufacturers including representing the company at trial. Through his active involvement in current standards committees, his education, and his engineering and product safety experience at Grove Worldwide he brings a solid scientific and practical background to his clients.

He was previously Vice President, Senior Director of Product Safety & Reliability, and Director of Engineering Administration for different major manufacturers. He possesses a BSME and MBA. Mr. Eckstine started as a full time employee in the construction equipment industry in 1971 for Grove.

He is currently a member of numerous committees within the organizations of ANSI (American National Standards Institute), SAE (Society of Automotive Engineering), ISO, and National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators. Mr. Eckstine was the founding International Chairman of ISO TC 214 for Elevating Work Platforms. He is currently International Chairman of ISO TC 96 SC 6 for Mobile Cranes, and a Commissioner of CCO.

Services Offered

Expert on construction, industrial and agricultural equipment

Evaluate Product to Promote Safe Design and Safe Use of Equipment

Hazard Analysis, Design Review, Warnings Development, Safety and Operational Training

Offer Guidance on Human Factors

CIE - Certified Industrial Ergonomist

Develop Standards for Design and Safe Use of Products

Develop Training Materials and Perfrom Training for Operators of Lifting Equipment Including Cranes and Aerial Work Platforms

Conduct Presentations at Seminars and Work Shops

Environmental Safety Management Corporation, a leading Indoor Environment Specialists, was founded in 1992 by Dr. Richard Lynch, PhD, CIH, CMC, CMRS. Clients include law firms, insurance companies, manufacturing, health care, commercial, office & schools, & residential facilities.

Expertise & Services:

Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH)

Certified Microbial Consultant & Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (AmIAQ Council)

Indoor Air Quality Evaluations

Mold Testing and Remediation Design Oversight

Fire & Water Damage Risk Assessment

HVAC Assessment Services

Office and Industrial Ergonomics Assessments & Training Programs

Back injury Prevention for Health Care, Office and Manufacturing

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Assessments and Prevention

OSHA Compliance Assistance

Hazard Communication and other OSHA Required Training

Analysis of Regulatory Compliance, Health, and Reduced Worker Productivity Risks

Product Liability, Warnings & Labeling

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services

Jeff Nelken is a Food Safety expert with 35 years experience in the hospitality industry. He specializes in Food Safety, Accident Prevention and Training in restaurants, casinos, manufacturing plants, and health care facilities. Mr. Nelken consults for attorneys that need expert opinions on topics, such as food-borne illness complaints, food allergies, accidents, foreign objects, burns and standards of performance and care.

He coaches personnel to improve food safety awareness, through inspection and customized quality HACCP training programs. He is a certified trainer and provider with the Los Angeles Health Department. In addition, Mr. Nelken has worked with CNN, FOX, CBS, NBC, INSIDE EDITION, and Dateline MSNBC’s investigation team, as well as Restaurants, Casinos, Schools, Supermarkets and Food Manufacturers to provide food safety.

Services Offered:

Litigation Support

Food Safety Training

Accident / Safety Training

AIB Audit Preparation

Vulnerability Inspections

Food Safety Speaker

Health Dept. Issues

General Health & Safety Services Corp. is a Safety and Health Consulting firm founded in 1978, serving clients in Europe and throughout the United States through offices in Wisconsin and Florida. Our satisfied clients include businesses of all types and sizes including law firms, schools, churches, hospitals, manufacturing companies, retail stores, government agencies, insurance companies, construction companies and individuals.

Our Mission
To be a client-focused, objective oriented service organization, providing the highest value in expert safety and industrial hygiene services.

Consultants / Expert Witnesses
Our principal consultant has over 35 years' experience as a consultant and expert witness. His credentials include a Bachelors degree in Environmantal Engineering Sciences, Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist. He has extensive experience in a wide variety of occupational and other settings and has qualified in State and Federal courts throughout the country. He is also recognized internationally as a product safety and warnings expert.

Examples of case experience by key phrase:

Accident reconstruction (non-vehicular) Asbestos exposure Chemical exposure Construction site fall Conveyors Electrocution Environmental contamination Human factors Indoor air quality Farm implement

Machine guarding Mold exposure / contamination Noise exposure Product safety / liability Regulation compliance Safe practice Slip and fall Stairway fall Warnings Woodworking machines Workers Compensation

Areas of Expertise:

Accident Reconstruction Biomechanics Human Factors Safety Accident Prevention Adequacy of Warnings Building Codes Coefficient of Friction Construction Defect Disaster Recovery Failure Analysis

Industrial / Recreational / Structural OSHA Compliance Premises Liability Product Integrity / Testing Computer Animation and stimulations Defense and Plaintiff Cases Civil & Criminal Educational Seminars Litigation and Non-litigation Mediation / Arbitration Services Court Testimony over 1600x's

Auto • Airbag • Bicycle • Boating • Bus • Chair Design / Safety / Failure • Diving and Drowning • Electrocution and Shock • Elevator • Escalator • Fires and Explosions • Forklift • Gate • Golf Cart • Highway Design and Safety • Ladder • Law Enforcement • Lighting & Illumination • Loading Dock • Metallurgy • Motorcycle • Paintgun • Playground Safety • Press • Ramps • Rollercoaster • Safety Guards • Scaffolding • Seatbelts • Slip / Trip and Fall • Spas • Stairs • Swimming Pool Design and Safety • Tractors • Trailers • Trucks

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