Our Advantage4Safety™ provides engineering-based safety assessments to identify hazards, evaluate risk, and support the development of safer products and facilities. Our services are designed to help reduce incidents, improve compliance, and minimize exposure to claims.

Advantage Forensics provides safety engineering services in Toronto and throughout the Greater Toronto Area, across Ontario, and throughout Canada. We are also retained on projects in the United States and internationally. Our work supports product development, quality control, and facility safety programs through objective testing and standards-based evaluation.

Product Testing and Safety Evaluation

We provide specific or comprehensive testing of new and existing products to evaluate performance, durability, and safety.

Services include:

• Static load testing

• Dynamic and cyclic load testing

• Drop testing

• Fatigue testing

• Hardness compliance testing

• Controlled temperature exposure testing

• Factor of safety assessment

• Warning label assessment

• Instruction manual assessment

All product testing is completed to your specifications in a controlled laboratory environment. We provide detailed reports to support product development, quality control, and safety verification.

Floor Friction Testing and Slip Resistance Assessment

We evaluate floor surfaces to determine slip resistance under dry and wet conditions, helping reduce slip and fall risk in commercial and public environments.

Applications include:

• Schools and universities

• Malls and retail environments

• Hospitals and healthcare facilities

• Waterparks and amusement parks

• Hotels and casinos

• Industrial workplaces and restaurants

• Community centres and pools

• Condominiums and parking structures

Our friction testing program uses the BOT3000, an industry-recognized slip tester that measures static and dynamic friction. We provide detailed reports and floor safety audit certification, and can develop customized periodic testing programs.

Facility Safety Assessment and Hazard Identification

We assess facilities, equipment, and operational practices to identify hazards and evaluate compliance with applicable standards.

Services include:

• Hazard assessment

• Fall prevention program evaluation

• Machinery guarding assessment

• Code compliance consulting

• OSHA compliance consulting

• Safety practices and procedures review

Our facility assessments support proactive safety management by identifying risks, recommending corrective actions, and improving ongoing safety programs.

Risk Reduction and Liability Prevention

Our Advantage4Safety™ services are designed to help organizations:

• Identify and eliminate hazards before incidents occur

• Improve compliance with applicable standards and guidelines

• Reduce the likelihood of injuries and claims

• Support defensible safety programs and documentation

Reporting and Documentation

We provide clear, structured reports detailing testing methods, results, identified hazards, and recommendations. These reports can support internal safety programs, compliance efforts, and risk management strategies.

Contact an Advantage4Safety™ Specialist

Contact Advantage Forensics to discuss your product or facility. We can advise on testing, assessment scope, and safety program development.