Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario

OHAO Vision Statement

A future free of environmental and occupational harm to workers and communities.

OHAO Mission Statement

To advance the profession of occupational hygiene and to serve the interests of our members by:

- sponsoring professional development and training;

- promoting public and legal recognition;

- developing partnerships with stakeholders;

- providing public education;

- fostering communication and networking

For information on OHAO's Values and Diversity and Inclusion Statement click here.

2024-2025 OHAO Board of Directors

President:

Craig Maunder, MSc, CIH, CSP

President Elect:

Wagish Yajaman MHSc, CIH, CRSP

Past President

James Crichton, CIH, ROH

Secretary/Treasurer

John Petherick, CIH, ROH

Directors:

Mey Abdawi, MSc, ROH
Jessica Barua MPH, CRSP, CIH
Jason Chevrier CRSP, MBA
Jeff Mallany ROH
Kimberly O’Connell M.Sc (A), CIH, ROH, CRSP
Seema Sharma, CIH

Executive Manager:

Jason Boyer

Volunteer Opportunities!

OHAO is always looking for volunteers to participate on our various committees. It's a great opportunity to connect with other members and give back to your organization and industry while learning new personal and professional skills. See below for the OHAO committees members can volunteer for.

Mentoring Program Committee

The Mentoring Program Committee was formed in 2015 to manage and guide the OHAO mentoring program.

Chair: Chun-Yip Hon, PhD, CPHI(C),CRSP.CIH

Membership Committee

To review applicant qualifications and recommend appropriate membership category to the Board of Directors for their approval; to develop programs to increase membership; and, to update and produce the annual Membership Directory.

Chair: Rhiannon Filip, CIH, ROH, CRSP

Communications Committee

To provide membership with relevant information via the OHAO Newsletter, website, social media platforms, etc.

Chairs: Erin Kennealy, CIH, Newsletter Editor: Negin Ghanavatian, MHSc

Nominations Committee

To recruit candidates from amongst the membership and to conduct the elections for the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting.

Chair: Anne-Marie Landis-Groom, BSc, MHSc, CIH, ROH

Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario (OHAO)
6700 Century Ave, Ste. 100
Mississauga, ON, L5N 6A4
905-567-7196
office@ohao.org