Setting Boundaries: Construction Work Zone
Lt. Col. Bryan Smith, P.E., Construction Site Safety Consultant Case Summary: A dump truck, which exited a construction zone after delivering a load of asphalt paving material, struck and killed…
Ground Defect Causes Delay, Putting Pedestrian in Harm’s Way
Bryan J. Smith, P.E., Construction Site Safety / Slip, Trip and Fall Expert Case Description/Summary: The plaintiff was bicycling on a public street which was located at the side of…
Even Duct Tape has its Limitations!
Bryan J. Smith, P.E., Construction Site Safety / Slip, Trip and Fall Consultant Case Description/Summary: A retail patron attempted to exit the establishment’s front entryway when a piece of raised…
Current Codes v. Grandfather Clause
Lt. Col. Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / OSHA Consultant :::: An elderly gentleman was walking down an exterior pedestrian walkway when he tripped and fell onto the…
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…
Water Damage Mystery
Col. Bryan J. Smith, P.E., Construction Site Safety / OSHA Consultant :::: Case Description/Summary: A recently constructed home began showing signs of water infiltration and damage. The plaintiff hired an…
“We Don’t Tie-Off on this Job!”
Case Summary: An ironworker with 31 years of experience had just started his first day of work installing second-floor steel decking at approximately 15’ above grade level (AGL). This ironworker intended…
