Anyone who's ever been on a college or university campus knows that halls are more than just bedrooms. It 's a social hang-out, a study lounge, a cooking facility - in short, it's a home. The focus of the EVC will be to help staff that work at the University or College and not necessarily the students who live in the halls, since often the students are not responsible for handling issues governed by environmental regulations.

It's also densely populated, so it's important to be aware of any potential health hazards, applicable environmental regulations and safety procedures designed to keep injuries, chemical spills and other accidents to a minimum.

This section of the EVC addresses potential risks, such as these:

• Household hazardous materials
• Mercury-containing items
• Fluorescent bulbs
• Lead paint
• Asbestos

It also discusses conservation and recycling measures, and the regulations that have been established to protect all halls residents. Best practices for residential hall management is offered here as well.