Slippery Surface Sidelines Contractor
Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / Slip, Trip & Fall / OSHA Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: A painting contractor (plaintiff) was walking down an exterior home walkway after…
Display Falls on Patron
Bryan J. Smith, PE, Engineering Safety / OSHA Consultant :::: Case Description/Summary: A retail home merchandise establishment improperly erected a display rack, which failed and fell onto a customer. As…
Shortest Route Not Always the Best on Work Site
LT. Col. Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / OSHA Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: A material delivery-man was walking on the construction site to determine where materials needed to…
Gym Bleacher Danger
Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / OSHA Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: The gym bleachers at a public school moved when a parent attempted to climb them. The accessible…
At Odds: A Disagreement Between a Subcontractor and a Homeowner
Bryan J. Smith, PE, CFEI, Construction Site Safety Consultant :::: Case Description/Summary: A concrete subcontractor was hired by a homeowner to replace a concrete patio, driveway, sidewalk and steps at…
Potholes Are a Nuisance to More Than Just Drivers
Col. Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / Slip and Fall / OSHA Consultant :::: Case Summary: While walking on the parking lot driveway on her way to her…
Water Infiltration Results in Home Damage
Bryan J. Smith, P.E., / Residential Safety Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: A home constructed in 2002 began showing signs of water infiltration, water damage and mold growth six months later.…
