Chemical Analytical Techniques in Contamination Investigations

Chromatography

In this webinar, Dr James Morris explores the critical role of chemical analysis in forensic science. He introduces key analytical techniques such as chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy, and explains how they are used to identify and quantify substances in complex investigations.

When Audible Warning Alarms Cause Injury

fire alarm on the wall

In this webinar, Hawkins’ Managing Director of Acoustics, Ros Lambert-Porter, will define the characteristics of effective audible alarms and where they might fail, and how these failures can lead to catastrophic outcomes.

Investigation of Electric Shock Injuries

Hand touching with finger electric plasma in glass sphere.

Electrical Engineer Richard Heath will review the basic concepts of electric shocks, how they occur, and how electric shock personal injury cases are investigated.

Get a Grip: The Investigation of Pedestrian Slips & Falls

Watch your step sign sticker on the stairs at public area with a person walking up the stairs

Personal Injury Expert Dr Paul Lemon will look at the methods that should be used to investigate slipping incidents, and will consider the many pitfalls that can lead to incomplete or inaccurate slipping incident investigations.

Hawkins Spring Drinks Reception 2025

TheWhitworth_ArtGarden

Hawkins would like to invite clients and colleagues to our Spring Reception in Manchester where we will host a panel presentation followed by a networking reception with drinks, canapes and exhibits.

Illicit Cultivation & Processing of Cannabis

Cannabis Plant

Ian will discuss methods used during the illicit cultivation of cannabis plants and subsequent processing of the crop and how such activities can lead to extensive property damage and danger to life.

Major Loss Fires

flames and smoke rise from burning farm building

Dr Richard Fletcher will discuss a case study on the investigation into the cause of a fire several years ago. The extensive building was severely damaged, and a significant portion had collapsed.

The Forensic Examination of Photovoltaic Systems

Fire Damaged Solar Panels on the Roof of a Residential Property

Join Forensic Fire Investigator, Nick Carey, as he explains the basics of photovoltaic installations, the electrical safety risks of fires scenes involving them, and typical faults/damage which can lead to fires or other failures.