Open & Obvious
Whether the hazardous nature of something is open and obvious may be a relevant issue in litigation. That is, a question exists whether a hazard is both open and obvious in terms of its potential to cause harm. Given our specialized knowledge and experience, we are particularly well-suited for providing analysis that addresses whether or not a condition is open and obvious.
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Credentials
Joe Cohen (partial list)- Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology (1997), University of California, Riverside
- Master of Arts (MA), Psychology, Human Factors and Applied-Experimental option (2000), California State University, Northridge
- Master of Science (MS), Industrial-Organizational Psychology (2005), Alliant International University, San Diego
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Industrial-Organizational Psychology, industrial emphasis track (2009), Alliant International University, San Diego
- Certified Human Factors Professional, Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics
- Certified Hazard Control Manager, International Board for Certification Services Management
- Certified XL Tribometrist, Excel Tribometers, LLC
- Member, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Safety Technical Group, Forensics Professional Technical Group
- Member, American Society of Safety Professionals
- Member, ASTM International
- Member, International Code Council
- Associate Editor, Ergonomics in Design, Sage Publications (2014-2018)