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Franklin A. “Chip” Darius Jr.

Safety and Health/OSHA Compliance Consultant

Cromwell, CT35 years+ years experience
OSHA Compliance and Safety Management Systems Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Franklin A. “Chip” Darius Jr., MA, OHST, CSHO, CUSP, CIT, HSO is a Safety and Health/OSHA Compliance expert specializing in occupational safety and health regulations, policies, standards, and compliance. With a career encompassing safety consulting, OSHA compliance, and extensive training experience, he brings a multifaceted perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating occupational incidents, assessing compliance with safety standards, and evaluating whether safety training was adequate.

Mr. Darius has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across over 20 states, involving cases of fatalities, catastrophic injuries, and personal injuries. His M.A. in Communication Sciences, along with certifications such as Certified Occupational Hygiene & Safety Technician and Certified Safety & Health Official, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving OSHA and ANSI standards, multi-employer worksites, and contractor safety responsibilities.

Work Experience

Franklin A. "Chip" Darius Jr. is the Founder & President, Principal Consultant and Trainer at Safety Priority Consultants, LLC since 2000 and has been an Adjunct Faculty and Lecturer at University System of New Hampshire, Keene State College since 2002. He previously served as Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Holdsworth & Associates, Inc. from 1993 to 2000 and held positions at Powerphone, Inc. and Consultants & Designers, Inc. His career spans over 35 years.

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Chip Darius is a leading expert in OSHA compliance and safety management systems for various industries.

Best Use Cases

  • 1OSHA compliance audits
  • 2safety training program development
  • 3job hazard analysis assessments

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Education

  • M.A. in Communication Sciences (Human Communication)

    The University of Connecticut · 1988

  • B.S. in Human Development & Family Relations

    The University of Connecticut · 1985

Licenses

  • Certified EMTState of Connecticut, Dept. of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (CT)
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