Error Analysis, Inc.
A Forensic and Industry Practice
About
A California corporation since 1993, Error Analysis is a forensic and industry practice of Human Factors and related safety disciplines. The consultancy provides professional services including expertise and advanced analysis and investigation of accident causation and liability. EAI has a track record of performance over 30 years. The company has served legal, insurance, corporate, and public clients since its founding. EAI is the successor company of Cohen and Associates, a sole proprietorship formed in 1988 with a similar focus by H. Harvey Cohen, PhD, CPE. Cohen and Associates followed Safety Sciences, Inc., formed in 1977, which obtained and conducted government and industry funded research studies totaling over $10 million under Dr. Harvey Cohen’s co-ownership. The company followed Harvey Cohen’s early-career service as a federal Research Scientist (NIOSH) and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Graduate Research Fellow (NASA).
Our Mission is to bring understanding, meaning, and safety through design and Human Factors analysis of accident causation and liability.
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We provide consultations in litigation regarding human factors in design, human characteristics, human performance capabilities, performance limitations, human error, safety management, and risk. We have reviewed accidents involving serious injuries and fatalities in various industries such as hospitality, transportation, construction, manufacturing, military, and healthcare. Such events occurred in various settings, including traffic, public and commercial establishments, retail, industrial, residential, office, recreational, and other specialized facilities.
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HUMAN FACTORS EXPERT
Dr. Cohen is a dedicated volunteer, having served in leadership positions in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics, and Foundation for Professional Ergonomics. A husband and father of two teens, Joe also enjoys guitars, baseball, and his pet dog Cosmo. He is a board-certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP) and Hazard Control Manager (CHCM).

JOSEPH COHEN, PhD
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Error Analysis, Inc.
5173 Waring Road, Suite 157
San Diego, CA 92120