Forensic Engineers Are RMDetectives

The potential connection and relationship between forensicengineers and risk managers is clear: Forensic engineeringinvestigations provide valuable data for the assessment and controlof risk.

Forensic engineering is defined as the application of acceptedengineering practices and principles for discussion, debate,argumentative or legal purposes.

A forensic engineer investigates losses to determine what causedthe loss, who is responsible, and what could or should have beendone to prevent the loss. Field investigations include examiningevidence, assessing circumstances and recording observations.

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