We provide resources that give you the technical advantage and the competitive edge in your cases, with highly qualified experts in Construction, Mining, Industrial, and the Public Sector. Our accident investigation also includes traffic engineering, vehicle crash re-construction, roadway defects and industrial accidents.

Profile: BURCH & ASSOCIATES provides over 40 years of experience in Federal and State OSHA, MSHA, EPA regulations and compliance standards. We also have extensive experience in highway maintenance issues including pavement maintenance, sign placement, maintenance and sight distance requirements. Our clients have a unique advantage, and competitive edge with this experience. We can provide you these services, address the specific issues of your case, and assist you with investigation, expert opinion and testimony for a successful result. Mr. Burch has been with many projects which uniquely qualify Burch & Associates as experts, including: published by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Paper #06-1765 Internal Traffic Control Plans and Worker Safety Planning Tool. Conducted a road safety survey (RSS) for the Arizona Counties Insurance Pool (ACIP). assisted in the develpoment of a Work Zone Management Course for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Served as the safety expert for two National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) construction site research projects in Arizona. Participated in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) project. Has attended the OSHA training institute, MSHA certification, Arizona Peace Officer State Training (P.O.S.T.) investigated numerous accidents ranging from falls at construction sites and nursing homes, mine haulage equipment and forklifts. Ongoing work experience includes, teaching Work Zone Construction Inspection Course #380063 for the National Highway Institute (NHI).

BURCH & ASSOCIATES services both the public and private sectors including, construction company’s, government agencies, cities, villages, townships, county engineers, DOTs, also attorneys and insurance professionals. Our Goal: To provide you with the best possible service, investigate the problem source, provide assistance as expeditiously as possible, and give you the advantage and competitive edge of our vast expertise in your cases each time. Special Benefits to our Clients: · There are distinct technical advantages of using experts with excellent track records in unique areas of experience such as: Accident investigation of work zones, roadway defects, fall protection, excavation competent person standard, hazard communication, permit confined space, heavy equipment accidents including cranes, backhoes, loaders, dozers and mine safety (MSHA) we provide: · Comprehensive analyses of complex issues by an expert or a team of experts · Continuous support of BURCH & ASSOCIATES trained staff to make the process easy for you · Expert evaluation to assure clients of the best service possible and the best combination of professional qualifications and competitive rates in the industry We provide consultation and assistance for case development, deposition and trial testimony. Our expertise in this area applies to many different industries: Construction both building and heavy highway, electrical power sub-stations, manufacturing, highway and pedestrian accidents. We specialize in fall protection, scaffolding, work zone safety, excavation, confined space entry and construction. Our expertise includes Occupational Safety and health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations. Scope of Services Including Pre-Trial & Trial Services: · Accident investigations · Technical Merit Evaluation · Pre-Trial Consulting · Depositions · Findings & Opinions Analysis · Written Review · Deposition Question Development · Expert Witness Testimony · Workplace audits · Program evaluation · Written safety programs · OSHA regulatory compliance · MSHA regulatory compliance · ANSI Standards · EPA Regulations Areas of expertise: · Aerial Lifts · Asbestos accredited inspections · Asphalt/Concrete paving · Bucket trucks · Confined space · Electrical hazards · Excavation & trenching (competent person) · Fall protection · Forklifts · Heavy equipment operation · Highway maintenance issues including sign placement and inspections · Lockout/Tagout · Mining accidents including haulage equipment · Power tools · Sanitation trucks · Scaffolds & ladders · Snow plow accidents · Vehicle accident reconstruction · Work zone accidents Expert witness services are provided in the areas of Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), workers' compensation, Mine Safety& Health Administration (MSHA) and The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Services include accident scene investigation and analysis, deposition and document review, review of photographs or videos, researching applicable regulatory requirements & standards, writing technical report, testimony under oath for depositions or at hearings, trials, mediations, or arbitrations. If you have questions or would like to discuss your specific needs please contact us at: BURCH & ASSOCIATES Safety Consultants P. O. Box 833 Dublin, Ohio 43017 888-221-7233 1732 Vista Del Sol Lake Havasu, Az 86403 602-999-9940 e-mail = accident-investigation.net or burrob9@aol.com