Office Location
500 Summit Ave.
Arlington, TX 76019
Mailing Address
Box 19257
Arlington, TX 76019
Welcome To
Environmental Health & Safety at UTA
Guided by our mission, vision, and core values, the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of programs and services that support UTA’s mission of teaching, research, and service.
Our Five Year Strategic Plan drives our efforts toward broad impact, operational efficiency, innovation, respectful collaboration, and exceptional service to the university community.
Explore our EH&S Organization Chart to learn more about our key program areas - Fire & Life Safety, Environmental & Occupational Safety, and Research & Laboratory Safety - and how we work together to maintain a safe and sustainable campus.
About Environmental Health & Safety
Dr. Otu Inyang, Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Dr. Otu Inyang assumed leadership of the UTA Office of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) in 2022. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Inyang has dedicated his career to advancing the value and impact of Environmental Health & Safety through program development, strategic implementation, and cross-campus collaboration. His leadership continues to strengthen UTA’s commitment to a safe, healthy, and sustainable campus environment.
Dr. Inyang holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) in Environmental Health from the UTHealth School of Public Health in Houston and a Master of Science in Health Physics from Texas A&M University in College Station. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Calabar, Nigeria.
He is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified and holds multiple professional credentials, including Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO).