Markus Wesaw, CSP
PERSONAL STATEMENT: My work in occupational health and safety started with a personal loss. My father suffered a serious work injury caused by unsafe conditions and poor oversight. That injury changed the course of his life and it shaped mine. It showed me how preventable incidents destroy families, damage companies, and undermine trust. It also showed me how strong regulation, clear standards, and competent safety management save lives. This experience gave me a mission that still drives me today.
I help organizations manage high-risk operations, prevent serious harm, and comply with regulatory requirements. I focus on incidents that involve fatalities, catastrophes, OSHA citations, and significant legal exposure. Employers, government agencies, and law firms hire me when they need direct answers, strong technical insight, and clear communication. They rely on me to diagnose failures, explain root causes, and guide them through difficult decisions under tight deadlines.
I work across the United States and abroad. I bring a mix of regulatory expertise, field experience, and analytical skill to each engagement. I understand how organizations work, how incidents occur, and how regulators think. I know how to translate complex safety and health requirements into clear actions that reduce risk and protect people. I also support clients in litigation as an expert witness, where accuracy, clarity, and credibility matter most.
My purpose is simple. I want to help organizations protect their workers and meet their obligations. I want safety programs that work in practice and not only on paper. I want employers to understand the consequences of noncompliance before a tragedy forces the lesson. I approach each case with the same commitment that brought me into this field. This work is personal. I take it seriously and I pursue solutions until they are found.
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) - #24444 | Board of Certified Safety Professionals
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
Arkansas Professional Safety Source (APSS) - #00997 | Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission
Arkansas Field Safety Representative (FSR) - #20012 | Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission
Hawaii Certified Safety Professional (CSHP) - #82 | Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division
Missouri Certified Safety Consultant (CSC) | Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation
New York ICR 59-CSC & ICR 60-CSS - WS-683 | New York State Department of Labor
Wyoming Third Party Safety Auditor | Wyoming State Department of Workforce Services, OSHA Division
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Business Psychology
Degree expected May 2026
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654
Dissertation: "On Labor Union Membership and OSHA Enforcement: A Study of Social Identity Theory"
Degree expected May 2026
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654
Dissertation: "On Labor Union Membership and OSHA Enforcement: A Study of Social Identity Theory"
Master of Arts (MA), Forensic Psychology: Applied Forensic Services
Degree conferred 2010
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654
Thesis: "The competition of modern ethical obligations and decision making"
Degree conferred 2010
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N Wells St., Chicago, IL 60654
Thesis: "The competition of modern ethical obligations and decision making"
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Degree conferred 2008
Columbia College of Missouri
1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65201
Thesis: "A 100 Year Projection: Psychology and the Future"
Degree conferred 2008
Columbia College of Missouri
1001 Rogers St., Columbia, MO 65201
Thesis: "A 100 Year Projection: Psychology and the Future"
High School Diploma
Diploma conferred 2000
Lander Valley High School
350 Baldwin Creek Rd., Lander, WY 82520
Diploma conferred 2000
Lander Valley High School
350 Baldwin Creek Rd., Lander, WY 82520
TRAINING
Graduate and Advanced Professional Programs
Data Analytics – Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA (2020)
Benefit-Cost Analysis – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (2020)
Ergonomics – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (2020)
Data Analytics – Harvard Business School, Cambridge, MA (2020)
Benefit-Cost Analysis – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (2020)
Ergonomics – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA (2020)
United States Navy Technical Schools
Air Traffic Control Specialist School – U.S. Navy, Pensacola, FL (2002)
Nuclear Power School – U.S. Navy, Goose Creek, SC (2001)
Nuclear Field Mechanics School – U.S. Navy, Goose Creek, SC (2001)
Air Traffic Control Specialist School – U.S. Navy, Pensacola, FL (2002)
Nuclear Power School – U.S. Navy, Goose Creek, SC (2001)
Nuclear Field Mechanics School – U.S. Navy, Goose Creek, SC (2001)
Lean and Continuous Improvement
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2013)
Principles of Lean – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2013)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2013)
Principles of Lean – Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2013)
Emergency Response and Medical Training
EMT-B – Southbury Training School Fire Department, Southbury, CT (2015)
CPR/First Aid Instructor – American Red Cross, Cheyenne, WY (2009)
EMT-B – Southbury Training School Fire Department, Southbury, CT (2015)
CPR/First Aid Instructor – American Red Cross, Cheyenne, WY (2009)
Specialized and Technical Programs
IMPACT – Colorado Mountain College, Rifle, CO (2009)
Yellowstone Master Teacher Seminar – Northwest College, Powell, WY (2009)
OSHA Training Institute Education Center CoursesIMPACT – Colorado Mountain College, Rifle, CO (2009)
Yellowstone Master Teacher Seminar – Northwest College, Powell, WY (2009)
OSHA 501 – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2025)
OSHA 500 – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2025)
OSHA 511 – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2025)
OSHA 510 – Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ (2025)
OSHA 5402 – Keene State College, Manchester, NH (2019)
OSHA 5602 – Keene State College, Manchester, NH (2019)
OSHA 503 – West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (2017)
OSHA 5400 – Keene State College, Manchester, NH (2015)
OSHA 5602 – Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY (2015)
OSHA 502 – West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV (2014)
OSHA 5410 – Keene State College, Manchester, NH (2013)
OSHA 7600 – Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY (2012)
OSHA 500 – Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO (2010)
OSHA 510 – Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO (2010)
OSHA 511 – University of South Florida, Tampa, FL (2009)
OSHA 501 – Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO (2009)
CONSULTING STATEMENT: Utilizing the principles of industrial and organizational psychology, I have effectively and efficiently provided occupational safety and health consultations to a wide array of corporate clients. The scope of work has included workers’ compensation, regulatory citation assistance, risk management, legal research, training, and contracts. Consulting experience entails the oil and gas, construction, and transportation industries ranging in size from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Aside from professional consults, I have engaged numerous teaching and speaking assignments at various high schools and colleges where communication and discussion merged theory with application. Career endeavors exhibit experience and success in non-profit and profit corporations, academia, and consulting.
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TEACHING PHILOSOPHY: Teaching and instructing on the principles of health and safety is probably one of the more enjoyable types of work that I do. If I taught other subjects, which I can of course, the end results might not have the same high impact. That is, teaching people about safety is important because I am able to convey information that may prevent death or serious injury.
However, there are by nature many challenges in conducting safety and health courses. Some classes are mandatory, so we get participants who are “imprisoned” and wish to be doing other work. Other times, people just have a bad attitude regarding safety and health, which permeates the classroom setting. My ultimate goal in teaching involves conveyance of practical and useful information in the most meaningful way. This can be a tough proposition, but the end rewards are always worth it.
Participants in my classes can expect real world scenarios that apply to their job or vocation. This is how I attempt to convey meaning and value. I also have to outline important regulatory requirements, but do not quote the law verbatim whenever this can be avoided or limited. Rather, I attempt explain the spirit of the law and what must be done to comply in order to increase understanding and to promote greater awareness.
Training and education is utilized as an instrument to promote and grow people through understanding and critical thinking skills. My primary aim is to connect the element of education to real world problems. As I impart information in the classroom and online, my overall goal is to spread awareness, increase safety and health initiatives, and to help people develop professionally. I have been fortunate enough to teach for many years now and will continue to implement my teaching philosophy as I grow and evolve.
Remember when you'd ask yourself, "When am I ever going to use this in my life?" Look at this picture and know that that question was answered long ago...