Independent Expert Opinion from a Chartered Ergonomist
Northern Ireland and UK

Julie Rainey provides independent expert witness services for workplace injury and employment law cases across Northern Ireland and the UK. With specialist expertise in manufacturing and office Ergonomics, musculoskeletal disorders and workplace design, she delivers objective analysis and comprehensive expert reports for legal proceedings.

All expert witness work is personally conducted by Julie Rainey MSc C.ErgHF MIHFES, our Director and Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist with proven industry experience at Aston Martin and Airbus UK.

Expert Credentials

Julie Rainey MSc C.ErgHF MIHFES

Professional Status

  • Chartered Ergonomist & Human Factors Specialist (C.ErgHF) - achieved 2025

  • MSc Engineering Psychology with Ergonomics (Heriot-Watt University)

  • Registered Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (MCIEHF)

  • Registered Member of the Irish Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (MIHFES) - achieved 2020

Industry Experience

  • Former site Human Factors Ergonomist, Aston Martin (South Wales)

  • Former Ergonomics Specialist, Airbus UK

  • Ergonomics Consultant, Humanscale

  • Specialist in manufacturing, production line and advanced manufacturing environments

  • Office and DSE assessment specialist

Areas of Specialist Expertise

Workplace Ergonomics and Human Factors in manufacturing and production lines. Office and homeworking workstation assessment. Musculoskeletal disorder causation and prevention. Manual handling risk assessment. Repetitive strain injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome and upper limb disorders. Display screen equipment (DSE) assessment and compliance. Workstation design and layout. Health and Safety at Work regulations and Ergonomics standards compliance. Industrial injury causation analysis.

Case Types & Expertise

Musculoskeletal Disorders & Injuries

  • Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome

  • Upper limb disorders (tennis elbow, tendonitis, bursitis)

  • Lower back pain and manual handling injuries

  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs)

Workplace Environments

  • Manufacturing and production line Ergonomics

  • Office and homeworking environments

  • Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstations

  • Manual Handling operations

  • Assembly and repetitive task workstations

Legal Applications

  • Employer liability claims

  • Personal injury litigation

  • Employment tribunal cases

  • Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecutions

  • Compliance assessment with Health and Safety at Work regulations

Services for Solicitors

Initial Case Assessment

  • Free 10-minute telephone consultation to discuss case suitability

  • Services and fees document provided on request

Workplace Investigation & Assessment

  • Independent site inspections and workplace evaluations

  • Objective measurements and photographic documentation

  • Task analysis and Ergonomics risk assessment

  • Review of workplace policies and risk assessments

Expert Reports

  • Comprehensive written reports prepared to court standards

  • Analysis of causation and Ergonomics risk factors

  • Assessment of compliance with relevant Ergonomics Standards, regulations and best practice

  • Clear, evidence-based conclusions

  • Reports suitable for both claimant and defendant cases

Court Attendance

  • Attendance at court to present findings

  • Expert testimony and cross-examination

  • Case conferences and joint expert meetings

Who We Work For

We provide expert services for:

  • Claimant solicitors representing injured workers

  • Defence solicitors representing employers and insurers

  • Single joint expert appointments instructed by both parties

  • Work accepted for legally aided cases

We maintain complete impartiality and provide objective expert opinion regardless of instructing party.

Why Instruct Julie Rainey

Specialist Manufacturing & Office Expertise
Proven experience in automotive (Aston Martin) and aerospace (Airbus UK) manufacturing environments combined with office ergonomics expertise (Humanscale) enables comprehensive assessment across both industrial and office workplace settings.

Chartered Professional Status
Chartered Ergonomist status (C.ErgHF) represents the highest level of professional competence in Ergonomics, independently assessed by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors.

Northern Ireland Based
Local presence enables responsive service, cost-effective site visits across Northern Ireland and understanding of regional workplace practices.

Contact Julie Rainey

To receive our Services & Fees document or discuss a case, get in touch.

Initial consultation: Free 10-minute telephone discussion