Rimkus Connections: June Edition

2024 World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated yearly on June 5th. This global event is dedicated to encouraging awareness and action for the protection of the environment. Established by the United Nations in 1972, it serves as a platform for promoting sustainable practices and addressing pressing environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

This year’s theme recognizes #GenerationRestoration and the actions we can all take now to help regrow forests, prevent desertification, and revive water sources. As a company providing sustainable engineering and consulting services globally, we are committed to developing innovative solutions that support the goals of World Environment Day and foster a better, safer world for all.

 

Hurricane Season 2024 Stay Prepared The Atlantic hurricane season is underway and will continue through November. With peak activity expected in the coming months, learn how to stay prepared for a potential tropical storm or hurricane. Watch Video

 

Complex Problems, Clear Solutions: Forensic Techniques for Environmental Claims When environmental contamination, releases, and chemical exposures impact the environment and human health, Rimkus is called upon to assess the extent of the environmental impacts, health risks, and associated costs to remediate damages and determine exposures. Learn More

Transforming Properties Through Restoration Design Rimkus building experts specialize in the evaluation and restoration of damaged and distressed buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. Whether you’re facing structural issues, aesthetic concerns, or regulatory challenges, our team of experts is here to guide you through every step of the restoration design process. Learn More

Confirming Compliance: Building and Fire Code Consulting Fire protection and life safety are crucial considerations for maintaining a healthy building and protecting its property and occupants. Rimkus consultants are uniquely qualified to provide thorough assessments and recommendations for building systems and components. Learn More

Exploring the Science of Injury: Rimkus Biomechanical Engineering Rimkus Biomechanical consultants utilize years of specialized experience to perform investigations and analyses that help explain the mechanics behind injuries and accidents. Through our range of forensic biomechanical engineering services, we offer invaluable insights to clients spanning a variety of industries. Learn More

Boston Crashing Autos Rimkus Style (C.A.R.S.) CE/CLE Seminar
June 6, 2024 – Shirley, MA

“Live Crash Demonstrations and Interactive Stations” presented by Brendan J. McLaughlin, P.E., ACTAR, Senior Consultant, Louis V. Inendino, P.E., ACTAR, NAFI-CFEI, Transportation Practice Leader, Thomas J. Balutowski, IAAI-CFI, IAAI-CFEI, NAFI-CVFI, Fire Consultant, Michael A Price, ACTAR, Senior Consultant.

“Human Biomechanics in Low-Speed Collisions” presented by Lee R. Waite, Ph.D., P.E., CXLT, Principal Consultant.

“Post Crash Data Discussion” presented by Tracie Eckstein Jones, ACTAR, Transportation Practice Leader.

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Latin America Claims Seminar
June 7, 2024 – Miami, FL

“CAR / ALOP / DSU” presented by Armando Zazueta, Head Facultative Business LATAM, Swiss Re, Alvaro Serrano, Loss Adjuster, Ábaco, Nigel Ward, Senior Manager and Technical Lead Construction, Power, Engineering and Cyber, Aviva, Anna Weiss, Partner, Kennedys, Juan López-Santini, Partner, QLDG, and Blanca Abellan, Associate Director, CCi, A Rimkus Company.

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CHF Canada Annual Meeting
June 7, 2024 – Winnipeg, MB

“Managing Capital Projects” presented by Michael Hensen, P.Eng, RRC, District Manager, Rimkus.

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AIA Conference on Architecture and Design
June 7, 2024 – Washington, D.C.

“Managing Resilience and Risk in the Building Enclosure” presented by Andrea Wagner Watts, LEED Green Assoc., Building Science Education Manager, GAF, and Mike Lopez, Technical Director, Architectural Engineering, Rimkus.

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Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
June 12, 2024 – Online

“Uncovering Evidence: Analyzing Medical and Billing Records in Personal Injury Cases” presented by Mary F. Jorgensen, RN, LNCC, Nurse Consultant.

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Society of Construction Law Australia (SoCLA) National Conference
June 15, 2024 – Online

“Tales from Middle Earth: Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire” presented by Alex Daniels, Country Director, Cci, A Rimkus Company.

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Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
June 26, 2024 – Online

“Understanding PFAS/PFOS aka “Forever Chemicals”: An Evolving Regulatory Landscape” presented by Christopher S. Spaeth, Ph.D., Senior Consultant.

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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.

Steven M. Hall, M.S.E., C.P.S.M. Director, Human Factors Practice View Expert Profile “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.