Rimkus Connections: September 2024 Edition

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Follow Our New Company Pages on LinkedIn!

To better provide our clients worldwide with the Rimkus content most relevant to them, we’ve added new pages on LinkedIn. What’s new:

Parent Page

The Rimkus page will continue to represent our global company, providing organizational news and sharing company culture content.

Regional Pages

The Rimkus North America page is your new source for information on our projects and experts based in the United States and Canada. Please follow Rimkus North America to stay up to date on our local service offerings, thought leadership articles, job opportunities, and more.

Similarly, the Rimkus APAC and EMEA page will support Rimkus business activity spanning from the UK and Middle East through Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

Showcase Page

The Rimkus Life Sciences Showcase page is the best place to learn more about our growing range of life sciences services, including human factors, product safety, sports science, medical device testing, and more.

Please consider following any of our pages that are pertinent to your interests/region. We appreciate your support!

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Wildfire Preparedness: Safeguarding Property

The frequency and intensity of wildfires over the past few decades has led to an increase in severe impacts on our communities and the environment. Effective wildfire management involves prevention, preparedness, and rapid response to minimize damage and protect both people and nature.

At Rimkus, our services help play a crucial role in the prevention and mitigation of wildfires. Our building experts can advise on fire-resistant construction materials, effective fire life safety systems, and compliance with safety codes that reduce vulnerability. In the face of a fire event, our forensic fire investigators can provide rapid response and clear insight into the fire’s origin and cause in order to help return property damage to normal and possibly prevent future incidents.

By combining our specialized services, we can guide clients in implementing effective strategies that enhance fire safety, bolster property resilience, and ultimately reduce the risk and impact of wildfires.

News and Articles
Trending Topics and Services

Maximize Property Value
with Building Condition Assessments

Thorough evaluation of a building’s exterior components, internal systems, necessary upgrades, and building code compliance can facilitate capital planning, future repairs and replacements, and cost savings, as well as protect the property’s value.

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Forensic Meteorology Services for Catastrophic Weather Events

Our experts use WeatherPath™, Rimkus’ in-house weather application, to provide visual representations of catastrophic weather and develop analyses for the events in relation to any investigation. We can provide valuable insights to aid the determination of causation and the assessment of damage.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of PFAS

Often dubbed “forever chemicals,” PFAS do not degrade easily and have recently been the subject of extensive regulatory activity and interest. By partnering with Rimkus, clients gain comprehensive expertise and an effective ally as they navigate the evolving PFAS regulatory landscape.

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Improve Your Building’s Energy Efficiency

To meet global climate goals and support net-zero initiatives, the Rimkus team provides comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety consulting services for a variety of commercial, hospitality, multi-residential, institutional, and industrial applications.

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Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Subject matter experts and thought leaders

Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
September 4, 2024 – Online

“Technology in Collision Reconstruction” presented by Jeffrey D. Bradshaw, P.E., NAFI-CFEI, ACTAR, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Practice Leader.

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Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
September 18, 2024 – Online

“Proactive Measures: Enhancing Security and Minimizing Liability” presented by Stephen A. Cocco, P.I., Special Consultant, and Johnson Mathai, CLSD, Security Consultant.

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Sports Technology Research Network (STRN) Sports Tech Research and Innovation Summit
September 18, 2024 – Ghent, Belgium

“Priorities for Future Research and Innovation on Player Health and Wellbeing” presented by Jessica M. Zendler, Ph.D., Special Consultant, Wim Derave, Ghent University, Warren Gregson, Manchester United, Cheri Bradish, TRSM, and Leon Brudy, Garmin Health.

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Product Liability and Complex Torts Practice Group Seminar
September 26, 2024 – Stowe, VT

“Put Your Best Face Forward— Selecting and Preparing the Corporate Representative” presented By Raina J. Shah, M.S.E., C.P.S.M., CPE, Principal Consultant, Applied Safety and Ergonomics, A Rimkus Company, Rob Smith, Moderator, Mayer LLP, Kevin Cornwell, Chairman & CEO, Utah Medical Products, Inc., Chris Phalen, Director, Claims Management Governance, Schneider Electric, Bob Derosset, Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.

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CLM Construction Conference
September 29, 2024 – Huntington Beach, CA

“Click… Click… BOOM: Cyber and AI in Construction” presented by Thomas (TJ) Cate, P.E., S.E., GC, Vice President, Construction Practice, Rimkus, Howard Franco, Partner, Collins + Collins LLP, Kelly Howell, Risk and Insurance Consultant, VP, IOA Insurance Services, Caryn Siebert, VP – Carrier Practice; Director – Carrier Engagement, Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., James Monagle, Partner, Mullen Coughlin.

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Want to Receive Invitations to Rimkus CE/CLE Webinars?

Rimkus continuing education webinars are available on-demand after each live presentation, but attending the live broadcast often provides US-based participants with the opportunity to earn CE or CLE credit hours.

Click below to be added to our list and never miss an opportunity to earn continuing education credit hours in select states.

Product Liability Notices
Product and Materials Failure Expertise

Recalls can be the result of manufacturing defects, design issues, or unexpected and unintended user behaviors – for many manufacturers, issues due to user behavior can be particularly challenging. Click the button below to view recent product recalls in the United States.

Our Human Factors group can provide the expertise to analyze user behavior. We can help predict potential misuses before they happen or identify ways to address unexpected misuses when they are discovered in the field.

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Steven M. Hall, M.S.E., C.P.S.M.
Director, Human Factors Practice
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“Failure-to-warn is a common cause of action in product liability lawsuits. Human factors experts can provide a scientific perspective on questions of how warnings may, or may not, influence behavior. Sometimes the answers are surprising to people unfamiliar with research in this field.”

Offering extensive experience in safety, forensic sciences, and failure analysis, Rimkus has a diverse group of qualified engineers, metallurgists and materials scientists, biomechanists, human factors experts, and safety professionals to conduct accident investigations involving products, equipment, and materials.

Our experts use specialized investigative techniques to analyze the full spectrum of the product cycle. We examine the entire life cycle, from inception to end use, including design, manufacturing, materials installation, training, operation, and maintenance.

About Rimkus

Rimkus is a global leader in forensic engineering, life sciences, and built environment solutions, offering a highly qualified team of experts who help clients address complex challenges. Our comprehensive investigations and assessments, supported by sound methodology, science, and state-of-the-art technology, help clients make informed decisions related to a wide range of claims, projects, and the development of products. Our experts are trained to explain multifaceted issues in a manner that makes them understandable to clients and juries, contributing to equitable resolutions and a better, safer world for all.