A walkway safety and slip-resistance testing specialist with more than 15 years of professional experience, this expert provides expert witness and litigation consulting services in matters involving slip, trip, and fall prevention and walkway traction analysis. His work focuses on the measurement and evaluation of pedestrian surface traction to determine whether floors and walkways meet recognized safety standards intended to reduce slip-related injuries. He applies nationally recognized safety standards and guidelines used to assess pedestrian surface safety and slip-prevention practices in premises liability matters.

His expertise includes slip-resistance measurement using tribometry equipment, walkway auditing procedures, and evaluation of floor surfaces in commercial, retail, hospitality, and public environments. His work frequently involves applying recognized walkway safety standards, analyzing traction conditions, and assessing whether surfaces meet applicable industry guidelines intended to minimize pedestrian injury risk. He also provides consulting and educational guidance to organizations seeking to evaluate or improve walkway safety programs.

Professionally, he serves as chief auditor of a walkway traction auditing firm, where he conducts slip-resistance testing and safety evaluations of pedestrian surfaces. He also serves as an instructor for a walkway auditor certification program administered by the National Floor Safety Institute and participates in standards development related to slip, trip, and fall prevention through organizations including ASTM and the ANSI B101 committee addressing walkway safety standards. Credentials include Certified Forensic Slip Expert (CFSE), Certified Walkway Auditor Safety Specialist, and certification in tribometry measurement methods, along with professional affiliations including the American Society of Safety Professionals and other organizations focused on pedestrian safety standards.