International Health and Safety Awards 2018

6 Corporate Vision / 2018 International Health & Safety Awards , Safety Priority Consultants, LLC Best Incident Investigation & Forensic Litigation Consultancy – Connecticut & Personal Injury Expert Witness of the Year - Connecticut Thanks tomore than 18 years’ experience in themarket, Safety Priority Consultants, LLC provides expert witness services for lawsuits involving health and safety issues, as well as safety and health training andOSHA compliance consulting services. Having recognised the firm in this year’s International Health&Safety Awards we felt it was timewe invited ChipDarius to tell us about the company and the secrets behind its success. Since its inception in 2000 Safety Priority has been providing safety consulting, safety training and expert witness services. Today, Safety Priority serves clients in manufacturing, construction, utilities, and emergency services. Over 750 client organizations in more than 30 states and internationally have been served since the beginning, with the firm offering three core varieties of solution which Chip describes in detail in his opening comments. “At Safety Priority, our services fall into three key categories. We offer expert witness services, where we investigate and provide testimony in lawsuits related to safety and health. Safety Priority has provided expert testimony in scores of state and federal legal cases and has been retained by both plaintiff and defense counsel thanks to our strong, objective analysis. Our expertise in legal matters is directly informed by our broad consulting and training experience. “Our consulting services help clients improve their safety management systems, processes, plans and procedures. From site inspections, to writing plans and programs, to incident investigations and responding to regulatory inspections, professionals from Safety Priority help clients of all sizes improve worker safety and health. “Additionally, our technical training services include safety and health topics for construction, utilities and general industry -- from front-line workers to managers. Our strategic training helps safety professionals and business executives align business objectives and safety goals for improved results.” Operating in a highly competitive market, the firm has to work hard to set itself apart from its competitors and mark itself out as the best possible option. As Chip explains, this is achieved by taking on litigation matters strictly within the areas of expertise, doing a first-class analysis, and telling the truth based on the facts of the case. “Unique in our market, Safety Priority stands out due to our attention to detail, mastery of regulatory requirements, and deep knowledge of industry safety practices. We thoroughly and objectively review each case for its merits, advising counsel on our findings. We prepare thorough reports, which are valued by retaining counsel and are often praised by opposing counsel for their detail and accuracy. Testimony at deposition and at trial involves rigorous preparation to clearly and understandably deliver opinions supported by the facts of the case. “Our approach has led us to be recognised by a number of awarding bodies alongside CV Magazine. For example, in annual polls of Connecticut attorneys by Connecticut Law Tribune, Safety Priority has been recognized as one of “The Best” expert witness firms nine times since 2008.” This hands-on approach to each case is particularly important in today’s market, where other companies may use segmented or outsourced analysis. Chip discusses the merits of this and why his firm will never abandon its truth-centered approach to forensic work. Oct18507