Expert Witness · Safety Consulting · Litigation Support

Expert analysis.
Defensible opinions.

RA Safety Associates provides expert analysis, safety evaluations, and litigation support in matters involving playground safety, premises liability, and injury causation.

  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector
  • Certified Safety Manager
  • U.S. Navy Engineering Officer (Fmr.)
  • 20+ Years of Experience
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20+ Years in safety & operations
2M ft² Class A property oversight, Manhattan
F08 & F15 ASTM standards committees
CPSI · CSM Nationally recognized certifications
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Firm Profile

RA Safety Associates provides expert analysis, safety evaluations, and litigation support in matters involving playground safety, premises liability, and injury causation. The firm is led by Andrew G. Sampson, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and Certified Safety Manager (CSM) with more than 20 years of experience in hazard identification, accident analysis, and safety program oversight across high-risk and high-density environments.

Mr. Sampson’s background includes service as a U.S. Naval Engineering Officer, senior leadership roles in Class A commercial property management, and specialized training in ASTM playground standards, fall-height compliance, protective surfacing systems, and equipment hazard evaluation.

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Core Services

Playground Safety Analysis

Evaluation of equipment design, surfacing systems, fall-height compliance, entrapment hazards, and maintenance practices.

Premises Liability Review

Assessment of site conditions, inspection practices, hazard identification, and adherence to codes and standards.

Incident Reconstruction & Causation

Analysis of injury mechanisms, contributing factors, and compliance with ASTM, CPSC, ADA, and industry best practices.

Code & Standards Compliance

Review of applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures.

Expert Reports, Depositions & Trial Support

Clear, structured, and technically grounded expert opinions for plaintiff and defense counsel.

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Specialized Expertise

  • Playground equipment standards (ASTM F1487)
  • Protective surfacing impact attenuation (ASTM F1292)
  • Fall-height and use-zone compliance
  • Entrapment, entanglement, and protrusion hazards
  • ADA accessibility for playgrounds and recreational sites
  • Maintenance and inspection practices for public and private facilities
  • Premises liability involving slips, trips, falls, and unsafe conditions
  • Safety program development and risk-mitigation strategies
  • Incident analysis and structured forensic evaluation
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Professional Background

  1. Founder & Safety Consultant

    RA Safety Associates

    Provides expert-witness support, incident analysis, and safety consulting for attorneys, municipalities, and property owners.

  2. Associate Playground Safety Inspector

    Leisure Services Associates

    Supports expert analysis, report preparation, and playground safety assessments for schools, municipalities, and legal cases.

  3. Property Manager

    CBRE / Brookfield Office Properties

    Oversees operations, construction, life-safety systems, and risk management for 2 million sq. ft. of Class A commercial properties in Manhattan.

  4. Engineering Officer, U.S. Navy

    USS New Orleans (LPD-18)

    Led engineering teams responsible for maintenance, hazard mitigation, emergency readiness, and safety compliance in mission-critical environments.

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Credentials & Affiliations

CPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector
CSM Certified Safety Manager
RPA Real Property Administrator
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification
ASTM Standards Committees F08 & F15

Professional affiliations NRPABOMANAYSACSM

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Engage the Firm

RA Safety Associates serves plaintiff and defense counsel, municipalities, school districts, and commercial property owners. Inquiries are reviewed promptly and held in strict confidence.

Principal
Andrew G. Sampson, CPSI, CSM
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Location
Huntington, New York