Joshua Becker

Title
Adjunct Instructor I
Email
Department
Dept of Human Factors, Safety and Social Sciences
College
College of Arts & Sciences

Areas of Expertise

Aviation Safety

Human Factors

OSHA Regulatory Guidance

  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Health and Safety, Capitol Technology University
  • M.S. - Master of Science in Safety Management, West Virginia University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aviation Maintenance: Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • Certified Safety Professional - Board of Certified Safety Professionals
  • Mechanic - Federal Aviation Administration
  • MSAS 621: Avia/Aero Safety Program Mgmt
  • SFTY 360: Construction Safety
  • EMGY 310: Fundamentals of Emergency Mgmt
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Construction Safety (Summer 2019, Fall 2020, Summer 2021, & Fall 2021)

Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (Fall 2019)

Fundamentals of Emergency Management (Spring 2018 & Spring 2021)

Design of Engineering Hazards Controls (Fall 2018 & Summer 2021)

Principles of Accident Investigation (Spring 2019)

Human Reliability and Safety Analysis

As a consultant, provided Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) consulting services to a diverse set of companies across all industries ranging from energy to construction. Assisted these companies in identifying and assessing regulatory liabilities and risks while aiding in the development of solutions to complex EHS issues. Conducted on-site inspections to identify risks involving life safety, commercial liability, and process safety. In addition, was responsible for managing multidisciplinary project teams of employees and contractors on both general industry and construction projects. Advised project teams in developing strategies for regulatory compliance and established EHS compliance programs for clients operating with nationwide and global footprints. Provided training services to help clients meet their occupational health, safety and environmental goals and reduce/eliminate non-compliance events including OSHA compliance, injury prevention, and loss control and prevention. Assisted clients with administering and ensuring compliance within ISN-Net, Avetta, Veros, Ariba, Veriforce, TPS Alert, DISA, DOT, insurance vendor polices, workers compensation polices, and vendor specific platforms. As a partner, authored EHS program documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Job Safety Analyses (JHAs), Risk Management Plans (RMP), and Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans (HASPs) for clients. Served as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and Quality Control System Manager (CQM-C) for US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction projects.

Memberships:

American Society of Safety Professionals, Region VIII, Deputy Regional Vice President 2021-2022

American Society of Safety Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter President 2020-2022

American Society of Safety Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Secretary 2018-2019

American Society of Safety Professionals, Western Pennsylvania Chapter Membership Committee Chair 2018-2021

2018-2018       City of Wheeling, WV, Housing Committee Member

2020-Present    Professional Aviation Maintenance Association Member

2021-2022       Wheeling - Ohio County Airport Advisory Committee Member

2023-Present    USA Cycling Level 3 Certified Coach

2023-Present    City of Wheeling, WV, Traffic Commission Committee Member

2024-Present    Ohio Valley Energy Association Board Member

Professional Credentials:

2004-Present    Current Government Secret Security Clearance

2008-Present    Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant License

2012-Present    Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Trainer, General Industry/Construction

2012-Present    FEMA Certificates: IS-00100.b, IS-00200.b, IS-00230.d, IS-00235.c, IS-00546.a, IS-00547.a, IS-00700.a, and IS-00800.b

2012-Present    OSHA Certificates: 7405, 503, 500, 510, 501, 511, 7845, 7500, and Training Techniques

2012-2017       Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist

2018-Present    Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

2022-Present    US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C)

2022-Present    American Heart Association CPR Instructor

2022     2022 Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Foundation Research-Doctoral Dissertation Grant, $10,000.

2022     American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Distinguished Service

Scholarship, $1,500.

2022     RAND Graduate Summer Associate, $14,000

2021    American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Liberty Mutual Scholarship, $5,000.

2021    3M Personal Safety Division’s Occupational Health and Safety Scholarship, $5,000.

2019    American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), James Joseph Davis Memorial Scholarship, $10,000.