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Joseph Rosenbeck

Professor

Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety
College of Engineering Technology

5854756469
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Rochester Institute of Technology Bldg 7A, Rm A46

Joseph Rosenbeck

Professor

Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety
College of Engineering Technology

Education

BS, MS, Central Missouri State University; CSP

5854756469

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Journal Paper
Schneider, Jennifer, et al. "Community Resilience Management: Reflections and Strategies from Corporate Sustainability." Journal of Environmental Sustainability 6. 1 (2018): Article 2. Web.
Knott, Michael G., Joseph Rosenbeck, and Michael Burnham. "Sustainability: The Role of SH&E Professionals." Professional Safety Vol 59 No 9. September (2014): 35-41. Print.
Greenwood, Lisa, Joseph Rosenbeck, and Jason Scott. "The Role of the Environmental Manager in Advancing Environmental Sustainability and Social Responsibility in the Organization." Journal of Environmental Sustainability 2. 1 (2012): 59-73. Web.
Schneider, Jennifer L., Anna Wilson, and Joseph M. Rosenbeck. "Pharmaceutical companies and sustainability: an analysis of corporate reporting." Benchmarking: An International Journal 17. 3 (2010): 421 – 434. Print.

Currently Teaching

ESHS-460
3 Credits
Historical as well as modern accident and incident causation models and theories will be covered. Students will learn how to identify and prevent unsafe acts and conditions that can lead to accidents and incidents. The application of management system controls, including operational controls to prevent accidents and incidents, will be reviewed. In addition, students will learn how to investigate accidents and incidents. They will also learn how to develop accident and incident investigation written programs.
ESHS-515
3 Credits
Presents the fundamentals of how companies manage their environmental, health and safety issues. EHS motivations and strategies for corporate ESHS management will be explored. Organizational considerations for managing corporate EHS programs will be identified. Total quality management and its applications to corporate EHS problem solving will be introduced. The basic elements of EHS management systems will be reviewed. EHS training and corporate EHS reporting will also be examined.
ESHS-760
3 Credits
This course examines strategies for integrating EHS systems and processes. Using case studies, the course explores interrelationships between EHS and total quality management, business value, reporting, and approaches for sustainable business development. Students will be prepared to select appropriate quality tools to improve EHS processes; identify opportunities, strategies, and tools for integrating EHS into business management; and identify best practices in EHS/business integration.
ESHS-780
3 Credits
This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of EHS internal auditing, including EHS internal audit program design and management principles, management system performance evaluation and corrective action techniques, and system improvements. Exercises provide opportunities to apply knowledge.
ESHS-795
0 Credits
A written comprehensive exam is one of the non-thesis methodologies for completion of the MS degree. This course will provide a forum for independent review of the main concepts of the program core subject areas. The student will take a written examination at the conclusion of the course and must receive a passing grade of at least 80 percent to be successful. Students will have one additional opportunity to pass this examination if their initial attempt is unsuccessful.
ESHS-797
3 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their capabilities developed through their course of study to design, develop, and/or evaluate an EHS management related project culminating in a written report or manuscript and presentation.
ESHS-798
0 Credits
Continuation of Graduate Project

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