Richard M. Hansen & Associates, Inc.
265 Eisenhower Lane South 24-Hour Emergency Response: (800) 319 - 2632
Lombard, IL 60148 Office: (630) 495 - 3853
In 1995, Richard M. Hansen & Associates, Inc. was founded by Rich and Diane Hansen. Diane worked with Rich and the
business developed into a multifaceted engineering business with integrity and professionalism. In 2010 Steven Claxton, PE was
promoted to Managing Engineer.
The engineering services provided by Richard M. Hansen & Associates, Inc. are answering electrical and fire related
questions relating to the electric utility industry, electrical safety, power plant construction and fire investigation.
The client base of Richard M. Hansen & Associates, Inc includes manufacturers, utilities, insurance companies, legal counsel, governmental
agencies and interested parties that need answers about why a fire occurred and whether electricity was involved in the cause of the fire.
Professional Services
§ Expert Witness Testimony
§ 24-Hour Immediate Response
§ Rapid Evaluation and Assessment
§ Large Examination Laboratory with Separate Conference and Media Room
§ Extensive X-ray Analysis
§ Report Development
§ Electrical Accident Reconstruction
§ Management of Electrical Related Accidents Investigations
§ Claim Investigation
§ Development of Timelines for Event Reconstruction
§ Solutions to Electrical Problems and Electrical Questions
§ Component and High Voltage Testing
§ Evidence Collection Services with Expert Chain of Custody Adherence.
§ Video Monitored and Alarmed Facility
§ Managed and Climate Controlled Evidence Facility
§ Nationwide Availability
Expert in Commercial, Industrial, and Residential Incidents
§ Appliances
§ Automotive Electrical Systems
§ Electric Shock
§ Electrical motors
§ Electrocutions
§ Elevators
§ Explosions
§ Generating Stations
§ Heavy Machinery
§ High Voltage
§ Mechanical Systems
§ Lighting
§ Pumps and Compressors
§ Substations
§ Transformers
§ Ventilation Systems
Certifications and Licenses
§ Licensed Professional Engineering Company
§ Licensed Professional Engineers
§ EMT
§ Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Professional Affiliations
§ National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
§ Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE)
§ International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)
§ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
§ American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)
§ Institute of electrical and Electronic Engineers
§ Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
§ Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
§ National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE)
§ American Society for materials (ASM)
§ The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS)
§ Illinois Fire Chiefs’ Association