Hazardous Materials Expert Witnesses

Jorge Vizcaino, CHMM, CIH, CAC, CDPH Lead Inspector/Assessor, is a Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC) and Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH). He has over 26 years of experience in Industrial Hygiene Safety, Hazardous Material Assessments, Indoor Air Quality. He is an active member of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. 

Litigation Support - Jorge Vizcaino has over 23 years of experience working with the legal industry. His services are available to attorneys representing Plaintiff and Defense. Mr. Vizcaino has testified in over 30 legal cases. 

Areas of Expertise:

Background - Mr. Vizcaino is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and California Certified Asbestos Consultant (CAC), with extensive expertise in hazardous materials, chemical exposure assessment, indoor air quality, environmental remediation, and occupational health and safety compliance. Mr. Vizcaino specializes in industrial chemical exposure assessments, crystalline silica and noise monitoring, hazardous waste characterization (TCLP, TTLC, WET), asbestos and lead abatement oversight, and emergency response for hazardous releases. He has developed and implemented site-specific health and safety plans (SSHASP), negotiated regulatory compliance actions, and provided strategic environmental guidance to senior management teams regarding operational risk and capital projects. 

In addition to his consulting work, Mr. Vizcaino has extensive experience as an expert witness in toxic tort, microbial contamination, asbestos/lead exposure, catastrophic fire, and carbon monoxide cases. He has participated in depositions, regulatory negotiations, and courtroom testimony in both plaintiff and defense matters.

911 Consulting specializes in Emergency Preparedness, Training, Drills and Exercises for corporations, campuses and medical facilities. 911 Consulting offers practical solutions for preventing likely incidents, preparing for emergencies, responding to a crisis, and resuming operations. They create a custom emergency plan, train personnel, and stage drills for readiness.

Bo Mitchell was Police Commissioner of Wilton, CT for 16 years. He retired to found 911 Consulting which creates emergency, disaster recovery, business continuity, crisis communications and pandemic plans, plus training and exercise for organizations like GE HQ, Hyatt HQ, MasterCard HQ, five colleges and universities plus 29 PreK-12 schools.

Bo serves clients headquartered from Boston to LA working in their facilities from London to San Francisco. He has earned 23 certifications in homeland security, emergency management, disaster recovery, business continuity, safety and security. Mission: Trying to make America safer one workplace at a time.

Litigation Support - Bo serves as an expert in landmark court cases nationally.  He provides expert witness services to attorneys representing plaintiff and defense, including thorough reporting, depositions, and trial testimony as needed.

Areas of Expertise: 

Professional Designations: CEM, CPP, CHS-V, CBCP, CSI-ML, HSEEP, CSSAS, CNTA, IAC, MOAB, CHSP, CHEP, CSHM, CESCO, CHCM, CFC, CSSM, CSC, CAS, TFCT3, CERT, CHSEMR, CMC

Retained expert witness with 33+ years in building science associated with Water Damage, Mold Testing, and Indoor Air Quality. Approved expert witness.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Forensic indoor air quality investigation and expert report writing
• Customized remediation and clearance protocol development
• Hazardous material, moisture, and mold assessment
• Deposition and trial testimony
• Billing and document validation for breach of contract and remediation disputes