In the fourth episode of this series of case studies based on real-world workplace safety accidents, investigations, and trials, Kevin Bland and Karen Tynan discuss trial preparation and strategy. Karen, the West Coast Chair of the firm’s Workplace Safety and Health Practice Group, reviews a trial in which a California employer challenged a citation for violating a bloodborne pathogens standard. Karen and Kevin offer helpful tips and tactics for witness selection and witness preparation, as well as discuss whether depositions should be taken, and whether to seek costs.