Tenant Handbook
Safety / Evacuation Monitor Duties
Each tenant is responsible for appointing Safety/Evacuation Monitor(s) and a back up for each of the Monitor(s). The tenant shall submit a completed Safety/Evacuation Monitor Roster and return it to Transwestern’s Property Management Office via email. The duties of the Monitor(s) include familiarizing themselves with:
- Their own office layout.
 - Individuals within their company who require special assistance in evacuation.
 - Areas within their office, which may not be able to hear the fire alarm system.
 - Location of all building exits.
 - Location and operation of the fire alarm system.
 - Location and operation of available fire extinguishing equipment.
 
In the event of a fire, the Safety/Evacuation Monitor(s) shall:
- Execute their Fire Safety Plan.
 - See to it that all doors in the office are closed (not locked).
 - Notify fellow employees.
 - Direct the evacuation of their group via designated fire exits. If these egress routes are not accessible, know alternate routes and use them.
 - Ensure the designated “buddy” assigned to assist each handicapped employee is available.
 - Check all offices, conference rooms, storage areas, lavatories, etc. to assure complete evacuation. Coordinate this effort with your Searchers.
 - Notify Transwestern Property Management Office and/or the Fire Department of handicapped people who need special assistance, any injuries, or any one who cannot be accounted for.