Our organization of nearly two dozen staff and consisting of both The Institute of Risk and Safety Analyses (The Institute) and The Laboratory of Risk and Safety Analyses (The Lab) are dedicated to applying the tools of forensic sciences to scientifically diagnose and resolve safety challenges, accidents, and/or criminal activities.
The Institute (established 1974) uses principles of Physical Science and Mathematics as well as related disciplines in order to formulate analyses in the fields of Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics, and Human Factors. The Institute has applied these skills across a broad set of applications including:
TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENTS
Automotive
Motorcycle & Scooters
Bicycles
Trucks
Buses
Boats & Ships
Jet Skis
Rollerblades & Skateboards
Golf Carts
RECREATIONAL ACCIDENTS
Team Sports
Exercise Equipment
Golf Courses
Athletic Fields
Running, Walking, Hiking, etc.
Pools & Spas
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS
Heavy Equipment
Forklifts
Pressure Vessels
Rotating Machinery
Hand Tools
Conveyors
PRODUCT ASSESSMENTS AND ACCIDENTS
Premises Safety
Slip/Trip & Falls
Falling Objects
Criminal Defense & Prosecution
Warnings & Labels
Safety Audits
The Lab’s (established 1995) function is empirical, experimental, and evaluation based. The Lab performs, develops, and tests various applications.
The Lab is involved in
the following activities:
Automotive & Truck Downloads
3D Scans & 3D Scale Models
Animations & Simulations
Photometrics
High Quality Video & Photos
Vocational Opportunity Loss
Wage Loss Following an Injury
Video Enhancements
Video, Photograph, & Data Authentication
Testing of Daily G- Forces
ANALYSIS OF products
Bicycle & Motorcycle Helmets
Pressure Vessels
Mechanical, Electrical, & Medical Equipment
Household Products
Gym Equipment
Chairs, Steps, Ladders, Carpets, etc.
