Industrial Hygiene

Expert witness consulting in criminal proceedings involving occupational diseases related to asbestos exposure in Northern Italy. We provided support to the client's Legal Department throughout all stages of the proceedings, including targeted document research at the site of interest, historical reconstruction of the victims' work histories, and analysis of specific asbestos exposure scenarios.

Client/Industry

Oil & Gas

Year

2013-2016

Service

Legal

Scenario

A major Oil & Gas company has been accused of failing to implement all necessary measures to protect workers exposed to asbestos at an industrial site between the late 1950s and the early 1990s, resulting in an increase in occupational diseases and exposure-related deaths. The client’s Legal Department requested our technical support to evaluate the management of industrial hygiene aspects related to the proceedings, specifically regarding working conditions and asbestos exposure scenarios for site workers during the period in question.

Solution

We supported the client's Legal Department throughout all stages of the criminal proceedings, with activities including:

Activities

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Conducting targeted document research at the site of interest, reconstructing the professional work histories of victims in criminal proceedings, and analyzing their respective asbestos exposure scenarios;
Coordinating and conducting specific studies, including the preparation of supporting technical reports;
Participating in coordination meetings between technical consultants and legal counsel;
Preparing for hearings, attending hearings, and providing testimony as a party-appointed technical expert.