Environmental Safety Technologies, provides specialized Legionella expert witness and litigation support services that cover a range of technical, scientific, environmental and engineering issues.

National and International Expertise

Since completing his Masters and PhD in Microbiology at Penn State University, Dr. Miller has served as a faculty member in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Louisville, School of Medicine. Simultaneously serving as Director of Laboratory Services here at Environmental Safety since its founding in 1993. Resulting in over 35 years of research experience (Legionella and Legionnaires' disease being his main focus) and more than 75 published articles and 80 abstracts from research presented internationally. Many of which have contributed knowledge in the physiology and metabolism of Legionella, virulence factors and mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, and the prevalence and control of Legionella in cooling towers and whirlpool spas.

Richard D. Miller, Ph. D. Vice-President, Co-founder Director of Laboratory Services

As a result of his Legionella expertise, he continues to be an active member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) serving on the committee (GPC-12) for preparing the Guideline on Minimizing the Risk of Legionnaires' Disease Associated with Building Water Systems (Guideline 12-2000), ASHRAE Technical Committee 3.6 (Water Treatment) and the Environmental Health Committee. Most recently accepting invitation to serve on the new Standard Committee (SPC-188) to upgrade the Legionella Guideline to Standard Practice for the building water system industry.

Additional Information

Our experts have specialized areas of expertise that include Legionella control and outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, statutory compliance, facilities management, building engineering systems, environmental hygiene and water treatment. Supported by practical experience and examples from many different projects around the world.

Our Litigation Support team offers a comprehensive international service to organizations and individuals, providing assistance at many stages of legal and commercial disputes.