ENGINEERING DIVISION
This division of IPEC investigates all types of accidents in all
types of surroundings. The accident may involve a slip, trip or fall, burn or electircal
shock, cut or break. The scene may be a construction site, workplace or home. The failure
may be of construction or building system, industrial machinery or consumer product.
CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS & SITE SAFETY
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| Construction Accidents |
OSHA |
Excavation & Trench Collapse |
| Construction Equipment |
Welding |
Cranes, Scaffolds & Ladders |
BUILDING DEFECTS & SYSTEM FAILURES
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| Boilers |
Broken Pipes |
Fire Retardant Plywood & Lumber |
| Lighting Levels |
Water Damage |
Bathroom Fixtures & Design |
| Ventilation |
Roof Leaks |
Stairs, Floors Windows, Roofs |
| Foundation Cracks |
Gas Leaks |
Excessive Noise & Vibration |
| Insulation |
Sick Buildings |
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
| Construction Warranties |
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PRODUCT DEFECTS & ACCIDENTS
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| Consumer Products |
OSHA |
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning |
| Industrial Equipment |
Elevators |
Hearing Loss |
| Playgrounds |
Material Failure |
Shock, Electrocution, Burns |
| Human Factors |
Machinery |
Equipment Rental |
| Portable Heaters |
Guarding |
Welds, Corrosion, Metal Failure |
| Electrical Products |
Failure to Warn |
Carnival & Amusement Parks |
| Slip, Trip & Fall |
Premises Liability |
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LABORATORY & TESTING FACILITIES
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| Failure investigations in our lab or, if possible, on
your site. Evaluation & testing of materials, building assemblies, systems,
structures. Noise levels & vibration. Properties of material. Chemical analysis. |
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