RAISE Safety Inspections specializes in risk analysis inspections of commercial properties, private schools, and playgrounds. 

• 30+ years of fire service, including:

  • fire and life safety inspections

  • occupational health and safety experience

  • compliance to several federal safety standards

• 10+ years dedicated to worker safety and accident prevention

• 100s of playground equipment inspections
  
  RAISE Safety Inspection is independent and does not offer maintenance, repair, or other services.
  We evaluate your property and make recommendations to minimize risk.

Playground Inspections: Public Parks, Schools, HOA parks

• THOROUGH INSPECTIONS: RAISE offers thorough school playground inspections performed by experienced inspectors. As a member of the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), we are certified as playground inspectors using both the ASTM and CPSC standards.

  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standard for playground safety is the national safety benchmark, along with several American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards related to playground performance and safety.

  • CPSC compliance requires daily and routine inspections that can be done by staff or facility maintenance personnel along with a more detailed annual inspections completed by certified inspectors. RAISE inspectors are nationally certified to inspect all playground equipment.

• UNBIASED REPORTS: Newly installed playgrounds should be inspected by an independent inspector that has nothing to gain by approving or finding issues. RAISE Safety Inspections does not repair or install, promising an unbiased report.

Note: A proper inspection program does not negate the need for constant proper supervision.

Playground Inspections: Home/Residential

• RAISE inspects newly-installed equipment at private residences and highlights issues that do not conform to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards regarding the installation of backyard equipment.

  • Although CPSC does not offer a certification for private residence standards, RAISE inspectors are closely familiar with the standards.

  Note: an inspection program does not negate the need for constant proper supervision.

Risk Analysis: Properties

• The inspection staff at RAISE has extensive experience with:

  • National Building Code

  • National Fire and Life Safety Code

  • Employee injury prevention best practices

  • Hazardous Materials OSHA regulations

  • Several other OSHA regulations

• RAISE will inspect your business and make practical recommendations to minimize hazards.

Education

• Each inspection and report will educate the consumer on best practices and industry standards to a certain degree by pointing out areas for improvement.

• RAISE also offers customized presentations on many safety and injury prevention topics. Contact us for more information.

• CPR & First Aid: RAISE offers certified CPR/AED and first aid training taught by experienced first responders. If your business or industry is required to be certified, RAISE will certify at competitive rates.

  • RAISE also supports a non-profit 501c3 whose goal is to train more people in this life saving skill. FlorianCPR trains CPR/AED to groups in the Manassas, VA area at no cost to increase the number of potential rescuers. Find out more about FlorianCPR at www.savewithcpr.org.

smoke detector inspection

Landlords must have their smoke detectors tested annually, along with annual battery replacements. Devices require replacing every 10 years. The laws are changing to require a smoke detector in each bedroom. RAISE will change batteries, replace outdated detectors according to state or local codes and test all detectors for proper operation. This service is focused on landlords, however it can also be provided for your primary residence. 

Why would you want inspections done on a regular basis?

• Insurance: Insurance underwriters sometimes offer savings for proactive programs that include independent inspections.

• Safety: Prevent injuries and accidents.

• Cost Savings: It usually costs less to face an injury and/or lawsuit if you can show a routine maintenance/inspection program.

• Standards: Playground standards developed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) include annual detailed inspections along with the daily and routine inspections that should be done by local staff. CPSC is considered the national standard of care for playground equipment.

• Schools, local parks, and HOAs can all be negatively affected by one significant incident involving an injured child. Children learn by “cause & effect” on playground equipment. The standards and guidelines of safe playgrounds do not strive to eliminate injuries, but rather reduce the severity of injuries.  

• Home playground equipment is not expected to conform to the same standard as public equipment, but it does have standards that should be followed. Each fastener, nut, bolt, etc. has a specific location and installation direction along with other installation requirements. It is probable that the person assembling the set may not realize the importance of following the instructions precisely. 

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RAISE Safety Inspections is registered, licensed and insured.