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Vredenburgh & Associates, Inc. |
Alison G. Vredenburgh, Ph.D. CPE
2588 El Camino Real, F-353
Carlsbad, CA 92008 |
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760-434-4741 |
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alisonv@roadrunner.com
www.HFexpert.com |
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As a human factors, ergonomics and safety consultant, Dr. Vredenburgh
has served as an expert witness for hundreds of cases. Her experience as
a consultant to industry gives her the applied background that affords
credibility in the courtroom. Her clients are divided about equally between
plaintiffs and defendants. She also conducts original research to support
projects for both forensic and industrial clients. She has qualified as an
expert in Municipal, Superior, and Federal District courts. |
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TESTING. There are several tests that Dr. Vredenburgh can perform to
support her forensic evaluation. These include: |
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- Illumination testing
- Coefficient of Friction (COF)
- Sharpness testing
- Force measurements
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ISSUES. The field of human factors, ergonomics and safety can be broken
down into several issues. These issues that Dr. Vredenburgh is qualified to
investigate include: |
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WARNINGS, PRODUCT DESIGN, INSTRUCTIONS & LABELING |
- Medical devices
- Recreational equipment
- Consumer products
- Workplace equipment
- Chemical exposure
- Children's toys
- Appliances
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ACCESSIBILITY |
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Fair Housing Act (FHA/HUD)
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CHILDREN and SCHOOL |
- Classroom safety
- Playground design
- Developmental issues
- Child and Adolescent behavior
- Children and traffic
- Toys
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WORKPLACE SAFETY and EMPLOYMENT |
- OSHA
- Discrimination
- Wrongful termination
- Ergonomics evaluation
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DRIVING |
- Automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian
- Perception/response times
- Visibility
- Conspicuity
- Lighting
- Driver expectations and behavior
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PREMISES |
- Stairway design and falls
- Slip/trip/misstep/fall
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