RSI designs transparency systems that make risk interpretations understandable and verifiable by regulators, stakeholders, and the public. These systems include audit trails for decisions, visual breakdowns of evidence integration, and clear uncertainty communication. RSI ensures transparency without sacrificing clarity or usability, making complex assessments open to public scrutiny and stakeholder input.

RSI assists in developing and conducting incident investigations that balance technical rigor with organizational learning. Using root cause analysis, fault tree methods, and human factors assessment, RSI helps clients uncover underlying causes and system vulnerabilities. RSI emphasizes a non-punitive, evidence-based approach that supports safety culture and continuous improvement.

An independent regulatory organization responsible for oversight of Alberta’s safety codes system sought to strengthen its capacity for risk-based decision-making. The organization aimed to ensure that regulatory actions—particularly in the area of petroleum storage tanks—were guided by clear, evidence-based prioritization methods that protect public safety while making effective use of resources. The project began with…

RSI offers spokesperson coaching as part of risk communication training and crisis preparation. Its approach includes mock interviews, message rehearsal, and real-time feedback. RSI equips spokespeople to remain composed, credible, and aligned with strategic goals even under pressure.

RSI advises on land use strategies that reduce risk while supporting community and economic objectives. The firm conducts vulnerability mapping, evaluates planning scenarios, and facilitates stakeholder engagement. RSI ensures that zoning and design policies align with scientific evidence, legal frameworks, and social equity considerations.

Clients seek credible, neutral facilitation of complex, multi-stakeholder processes where risk considerations must be openly surfaced, transparently debated, and constructively resolved. Whether the objective is intergovernmental alignment, regulatory modernization, cross-sector agreement, or collective action planning, they require convening approaches that hold legitimacy across scientific, operational, and political dimensions. Many of these settings involve divergent priorities, contested authority, or reputational risk—making it essential to identify where interests and exposures intersect through the lens of shared and similar risks.

A federal agency required scientific support to enhance the effectiveness of its environmental enforcement activities. This involved identifying and analyzing the risk factors—both environmental and human health-related—that contribute to the likelihood and impact of regulatory offences. The objective was to develop a structured approach to prioritize enforcement actions under key legislative frameworks including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, and others.

RSI conducts systematic reviews to inform risk assessments, guideline development, and regulatory filings. It applies accepted protocols (e.g., PRISMA), manages references using bibliographic tools, and documents decisions transparently. RSI ensures that review outputs are suitable for technical, policy, or legal contexts.

Because there is limited information available concerning the use of psychiatric drugs among the US adult population, Drs Moore and Mattison sought to characterize adult use of psychiatric drugs using publicly available, nationally representative data.  These analyses demonstrate that 1 of 6 US adults reported taking psychiatric drugs at least once during 2013, but with…

RSI conducts reference value derivation as part of its toxicological and regulatory work. The firm applies established methodologies, transparently selects uncertainty factors, and prepares documentation suitable for regulatory review. RSI ensures that derived values reflect current science and are communicated clearly to support risk-based decision-making.