Ogaga Tebehaevu Ms, Cih, Csp

Ogaga Tebehaevu, MS, CIH, CSP has work experience in various roles related to industrial hygiene, safety, and risk management. Ogaga is currently employed as a Senior Industrial Hygienist at North Carolina State University, where they perform a wide range of professional responsibilities in areas such as chemical exposure assessment, respiratory protection, indoor air quality investigation, hazard assessment, ventilation, and equipment management. Ogaga has expertise in organizing program objectives to comply with regulatory standards set by OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, ATSDR, ASHRAE, among others.

Previously, Ogaga served as the Assistant Regional Vice President of Student Affairs for the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), where they played a crucial role in developing young professionals and engaging them in ASSP programs and activities. Additionally, they held the position of President at the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Safety Professionals.

Before joining North Carolina State University, Ogaga worked as an Industrial Hygiene Specialist at East Carolina University. In this role, they conducted inspections, evaluations, and assessments of work operations and environments to identify potential health hazards and exposure issues. Ogaga also conducted industrial hygiene monitoring of airborne contaminants.

Ogaga also has experience working as a Guest Lecturer and Research Assistant at the ECU College of Engineering and Technology, where they contributed to research projects related to health and safety education in engineering curricula and risk assessment decision-making.

Prior to their academic positions, Ogaga worked as an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Cummins Inc., where they conducted risk assessments for production lines. Ogaga also served as a Safety Engineer at Oceanstreams Nigeria Limited, overseeing various environmental, safety, and health programs. Ogaga's responsibilities in this role included exposure assessment, monitoring, safety audits, incident investigation, and training.

Earlier in their career, Ogaga worked as a Risk Officer at Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, focusing on risk management.

Overall, Ogaga Tebehaevu has a diverse background in industrial hygiene, safety, and risk management, with experience in academia, non-profit organizations, and corporate settings.

Ogaga Tebehaevu has a strong educational background in the field of occupational safety and industrial hygiene. In 2010, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineering with distinction from the Petroleum Training Institute.

In 2013, they furthered their education by pursuing a Master's Degree in Occupational Safety from East Carolina University, which is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Ogaga completed this program in 2015.

To enhance their knowledge and skills in industrial hygiene, Ogaga Tebehaevu obtained an Industrial Hygiene Certificate in 2017 from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, specializing in Executive and Continuing Professional Education.

In addition to their formal education, Ogaga Tebehaevu holds several certifications. Ogaga is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH). Ogaga is also a Certified Safety Professional, certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. In addition, they hold a National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Certificate from NEBOSH. Finally, they have completed OSHA's HAZWOPER certification from the Environmental Resource Center.

Overall, Ogaga Tebehaevu's educational background and certifications demonstrate their commitment to gaining expertise in the field of occupational safety and industrial hygiene.