Month: January 2025

31 Jan, 25

Aerial Lifts Accidents: Operator or Machine?

Summary Statement An Occupational Health and Safety magazine review of frequent causes of accidents when using aerial lifts – noting that as they have entered consumer use, accidents due to operator error and improper use appear to have increased. Learn how the regulations and standards apply. OSHA regulations prohibit employers from forcing workers to use […]
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30 Jan, 25

What is a “Forensic Engineer Expert Witness”

A “forensic engineer expert witness” is a professional with a background in engineering who uses their expertise to analyze evidence in legal cases, providing objective opinions on the causes of accidents, product failures, or structural damage, essentially helping the court understand technical aspects of a case and determine liability by testifying as an expert witness in […]
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20 Jan, 25

Fire Causation and the Role of a Forensic Engineer

Fires can be caused by a wide range of circumstances: human activity, unique climatic conditions, electrical hazards, and improper storage or handling of flammable materials. To help you narrow down information about the event, we analyze the fire through its four stages: ignition, growth, full development, and decay. Forensic engineering in fire causation refers to the practice […]
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15 Jan, 25

Manlift Accidents

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has investigated several manlift accidents in recent years, including crane accidents and accidents involving aerial lifts. OSHA’s response to manlift accidents OSHA investigates accidents involving manlifts, including cranes and aerial lifts  OSHA cites companies for safety violations, including failing to ensure workers are properly trained and equipped  OSHA […]
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14 Jan, 25

United Rentals to Acquire H&E Equipment Services, Inc.

$4.8 billion transaction will expand capacity in strategic U.S. markets and provides attractive risk-adjusted returns STAMFORD, Conn. & BATON ROUGE, La.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) (“United Rentals” or “the company”) and H&E Equipment Services, Inc. d/b/a H&E Rentals (NASDAQ: HEES) (“H&E”) today announced their entry into a definitive agreement under which United Rentals will […]
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04 Jan, 25

Thomas Baker A Forensic Engineering Investigator

Forensics is the application of engineering concepts to resolve faults or other performance issues according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. Forensic engineering also constitutes evidence to a court of law on the conclusions of these investigations. The results of the failure may give rise to a criminal or civil law case. Thomas Baker, P.E., is a seasoned forensic […]
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01 Jan, 25

New OSHA Standards in Florida 2025

In 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is implementing new standards to improve worker safety in construction. These standards include:  Properly fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) This rule went into effect on January 13, 2025. It requires that all PPE in construction fit each employee properly.  Heat-related workplace hazards OSHA has proposed a new […]
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