Timothy McGuire

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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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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23 Apr, 24

US Department of Labor cites 2 Florida construction contractors after finding lack of crane safety protocols led to 37-year-old employee’s fatal injuries

U.S. Department of Labor OSHA News Release – Atlanta  Region April 23, 2024 US Department of Labor cites 2 Florida construction contractors after finding lack of crane safety protocols led to 37-year-old employee’s fatal injuries Employers failed to ensure ground conditions were adequate to support the crane ORLANDO, FL – Federal workplace safety investigators have determined that […]
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01 Jan, 24

The 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code

The 8th Edition of the Florida Building Code became effective on January 1, 2024. The new edition includes significant changes to the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical codes, with the goal of improving the safety, sustainability, and integrity of structures. Some of the changes include:  Roofing Two layers of underlayment are required for asphalt shingles, metal roof […]
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16 Oct, 23

What is an Expert Witness Engineer, and how do they help you create a Successful Legal Case

By: Ray Hope – Forensic Mechanical Engineer & Expert Witness for Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Machinery Failure, Patents & Copyright, Product Liability. An expert witness is a special type of witness who does not need to have actually witnessed the accident, crime, or event. Collectively I will call these; an incident. An expert witness […]
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