Joshua A. Besnoff, CSP, is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Primary Safety & Risk Group, bringing more than 15 years of experience helping organizations reduce risk, strengthen operational performance, and build sustainable safety cultures. Throughout his career, Joshua has partnered with executive leadership teams across manufacturing, construction, distribution, logistics, field service, and corporate operations to solve complex regulatory, operational, and organizational challenges.

Joshua proudly serves as Safety Director for a large, multi-state organization, leading enterprise-wide safety, fleet, claims, compliance, and risk management strategy. His leadership has contributed to sustained year-over-year reductions in workplace injury rates and strengthened organizational safety performance.

Previously, Joshua served with Anheuser-Busch InBev, auditing safety, fleet, facilities, and operational management systems throughout the United States and Canada. Earlier in his career, he consulted across multiple industries, developing compliance programs, conducting industrial hygiene assessments, and helping organizations navigate complex OSHA and environmental requirements.

Joshua's approach combines practical experience, data-driven risk management, and recognized frameworks, including ANSI/ASSP Z10 and ISO 45001, to strengthen compliance, operational performance, and organizational resilience. His expertise spans regulatory compliance, industrial hygiene, safety management systems, fleet safety, incident investigation, claims management, and executive advisory services.

Joshua holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Safety and Occupational Health Applied Science and is pursuing a PhD in Safety Sciences at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), OSHA Authorized Trainer, and has completed executive leadership development through Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.