The University of the District of Columbia is committed to providing a safe and environmentally-conscious campus for its students, faculty and staff, and for the local community. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety supports this mission by:

• Ensuring that the University fully complies with environmental regulations regarding the handling, storage, & disposal of hazardous materials
  
• Providing optimum guidance and training for laboratory supervisors, technicians, and students as well as Campus Services staff
  
• Developing consistent practices to be implemented University-wide
  
• Ensuring common awareness of environmental management practices
  
• Maintaining accountability
  
• Managing change by use of innovation & prudent practices