Engaging with OSHA Safety Engineer Expert, Paul Andersen

Our guest, Paul Andersen, is a Hazard Analysis Safety Engineer for OSHA Compliance Services and is one of the foremost experts in Cal/OSHA compliance. With over three decades of expert witness experience, he is sought after by plaintiff and defendant sides for his depth of knowledge in matters ranging from slip-and-falls to comprehensive inspections, across numerous jurisdictions and industries. In this episode…Mr. Andersen’s mantra is “trust but verify.” In his line of work, rules, and standards often incorporate by reference other, ever-changing rules and standards. It is not enough to simply understand the regulatory framework to remain an expert, but also the underlying changes. Cases can turn on this, as Paul emphasizes, “Sometimes I'm involved with the case, and right away I recognize [a] standard that's no longer liable or no longer appropriate. So, you must be on your game of trust, but verify.”Additional topics include the importance of working within a niche, storyboarding for preparation, and having a mentor.