Pulse Magazine 2010, Managing Hazardous Materials During Demolition and Construction: A Risk Management Perspective
by: Matt Allen
Abstract: Whether due to the need to renovate, rebuild or respond to a property loss, Risk Managers are often involved in assessing and managing environmental, health and safety risks relating to the demolition, reconstruction and restoration of buildings and property. As members of project planning, facility and procurement teams, Risk Managers often take on the task of initiating and managing the related in-house and/or third party contractor activities – such as engaging consultants and abatement contractors in having damaged asbestos insulation stripped from a piece of machinery that has sustained fire damage. Read More...
Claims Canada 2010, Managing Hazardous Materials During Demolition and Reconstruction
by Matt Allen
Abstract: Whether resulting from wind, fire or water damage, insurance claims often involve the demolition, reconstruction and restoration of buildings and property. Insurance companies and adjusters often take on the task of initiating and managing the related contractor restoration and reconstruction activities. In so doing, they may take on the equivalent role of the owner in that they may tender, contract and administer payment of contractors directly. Along with this role comes some important regulatory compliance requirements and responsibilities within the province of Ontario (and other provinces) that insurance and claims professionals must be aware of. Read More...
OT Magazine 2009, Only Accessing Nominal Safety, Are You Missing the Safety, Boat?
Abstract: Any transportation system is made up of vehicles, users, the transportation facility and the environment. They all have a factor in determining the efficiency and safety performance of a system. It has been estimated that roadway environment may be a contributory factor in more than 30% of roadway collisions. A firm understanding of expected safety performance and relative safety is required to properly assess the transportation facility and its role, if any, in a specific collision. The evolution of safety research is providing us with more “tools” to access safety throughout the life cycle of the transportation facility. Read more...
Claims Canada June 2009, Addressing Different View Points,
by Russell Brownlee, Jamie Catania, Rob Parkinson
Abstract: In the past, an insurer may have hired one individual to investigate all aspects of an incident. This “jack-of-all-trades” approach is quickly disappearing from the field of forensics as it is not possible for one person to maintain the necessary depth of expertise in all areas, especially with recent advancements in research and technology.
Using a Motor -Vehicle Accident (MVA) case study, the article showcases the coordinated assessment and investigation performed by separate experts in the fields of road safety, accident reconstruction, biomechanics and accounting, taking into account of all components of roadway, "blackbox" data recovery, injury occurrence, and claims quantification methodology. Read more..
ITE Newsletter 2009, Transportation Engineering Meets CSI
Abstract: In the forensic engineering world of roadway colisions, CSI might appropriately stand for "Civil Suit Investigation". Forensic engineers work behind the scene providing clients with expert opinion and facts to assist them in dealing with legal matters, Read more...
Claims Canada May 2009, What is a "Human Factors" Expert Anyway?
by Jason Young
Over the last decade, human factors experts have played an increasingly significant role in the handling of claims and litigation. The experts study the limitations of the human body in three general areas: physical, sensory, and cognitive limitations. The article discusses three case studies where the insurer or plaintiff benefited from the use of human factors experts. Read more...
Claims Canada Jan 2009, "I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up"
According Statistic Canada, falls are leading cause of serious injury, accounting for 34 percent of injuries in male and 43 percent in female. Most slip and fall incidents can be prevented with basic precautions that are simple and cost effective. Read more...
