Construction Safety Expert Witness & OSHA Consulting
Over 28 years of construction safety leadership, OSHA compliance expertise, accident investigation, and litigation support on some of the largest construction projects in the United States.
Why Clients Retain SafeWit
Attorneys, law firms, and insurance carriers rely on SafeWit for authoritative construction safety expertise backed by decades of real-world experience.
28+ Years of Experience
Safety executive, OSHA compliance leader, trainer, investigator, and advisor on major construction projects throughout the United States.
OSHA Expertise
Deep knowledge of OSHA regulations, interpretations, enforcement practices, inspections, citation defense, and construction compliance programs.
Litigation Support
Extensive experience supporting legal counsel with accident investigations, OSHA matters, expert reports, deposition preparation, and expert testimony.
Real-World Construction Knowledge
Practical experience supporting projects valued at billions of dollars including transportation systems, airports, bridges, tunnels, water treatment facilities, and heavy civil infrastructure.
Michael P. Lawler
MS, CSP, ASP, CHST
Curriculum Vitae
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About Michael P. Lawler
MS, CSP, ASP, CHST — Construction Safety Expert
Michael P. Lawler is one of the most credentialed and experienced construction safety professionals in the United States. With a Master of Science in Safety Management (ABET Accredited) and a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety (ABET Accredited), Michael has spent over 28 years at the forefront of construction safety leadership, OSHA compliance, and accident investigation.
As a Division Safety Manager, Michael has overseen safety operations for multi-billion-dollar construction programs, leading teams of safety professionals across some of the most complex and high-risk projects in the country — including major airport construction programs, transit systems, tunnels, bridges, and heavy civil infrastructure.
Michael has participated in 50+ OSHA inspections, served as an OSHA Training Institute instructor, and led major incident and fatality investigations. His courtroom experience includes expert reports, deposition testimony, and trial testimony in construction accident, OSHA citation, and workers' compensation matters.
Education
- Master of Science in Safety Management — ABET Accredited
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety — ABET Accredited
Litigation Support
Expert Witness & Consulting Services
SafeWit provides authoritative construction safety expertise across a full range of litigation support, accident investigation, and OSHA compliance matters.
Construction Accident Investigation
Accident analysis, incident reconstruction, root cause evaluation, injury causation review, and detailed expert reporting for construction site incidents.
OSHA Compliance Expert Witness
Expert opinions concerning OSHA standards, citations, enforcement, compliance obligations, and workplace safety requirements in construction and general industry.
Construction Safety Expert Witness
Evaluation of contractor responsibilities, worksite hazards, supervision practices, safety management systems, and compliance failures on construction projects.
Litigation Support
Case review, document analysis, expert reports, deposition support, mediation assistance, and trial testimony for construction accident and OSHA litigation.
Workers' Compensation & Injury Cases
Professional opinions related to workplace incidents, injury prevention failures, safety program deficiencies, and employer responsibilities in workers' compensation matters.
Safety Program Evaluation
Comprehensive review of safety management systems, policies, training programs, audits, and compliance efforts against applicable standards and industry practices.
Areas of Expertise
Comprehensive technical knowledge across the full spectrum of construction safety, OSHA compliance, and workplace hazard disciplines.
OSHA & Compliance
Fall & Structural Safety
Crane, Rigging & Equipment
Confined Space & Underground
Traffic & Roadway Safety
Marine & Specialized
Major Construction Experience
Projects valued in excess of $2 billion across the Midwest and Northeast United States
$2B+
Projects Supervised
28+
Years in the Field
50+
OSHA Inspections
Professional Credentials & Memberships
Industry-recognized certifications and professional affiliations reflecting the highest standards of construction safety practice.
Certified Safety Professional
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
The gold standard in safety certification
Associate Safety Professional
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
BCSP pathway credential
Construction Health & Safety Technician
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
Construction-specific safety certification
OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer
OSHA Training Institute
Authorized to deliver OSHA 10 & 30 construction training
Certified Crane Inspector
Crane Certification
Qualified crane inspection and evaluation
ASSP Member
American Society of Safety Professionals
Active professional membership
ATTSA Certified Flagger Instructor
American Traffic Safety Services Association
Traffic control training certification
ATTSA Traffic Control Supervisor
American Traffic Safety Services Association
Traffic Control Supervisor certification
Need a Construction Safety Expert Witness?
Whether you need OSHA expertise, accident investigation support, construction safety analysis, expert reports, or testimony, SafeWit is prepared to assist. Contact Michael P. Lawler directly for a confidential consultation.
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Michael P. Lawler
MS, CSP, ASP, CHST
All inquiries are treated with strict confidentiality. SafeWit accepts engagements for both plaintiff and defense matters.