1. Tenant Safety Team Guidelines
69 West Washington
Tenant Safety Team Guidelines

2. These tenant guidelines for 69 W
These tenant guidelines for 69 W. Washington have been designed to assist tenants during an emergency situation. Tenants are requested to familiarize themselves with both the building and department emergency plans.
The material in this presentation are basic guidelines only. Each emergency is different and will require in the field decisions’ that cannot be predicted in this presentation.
Nothing in this presentation is to be construed as all inclusive. Material utilized in this presentation has been provided by the Chicago Fire Department in best practices.

3. Objectives Detail the duties of each Safety Team role
Provide updates on current guidelines
Basic safety instructions
Address commonly asked questions
Answer any additional questions you may have

4. Tenant Safety Team Goals
Life Safety
Take Charge, provide a quick, organized response during emergencies
Educate co-workers
Notify building staff of dangers in your area
Listen to instructions via PA, tell others where to go

5. Tenant Safety Team Positions
Floor Warden/Assistant Floor Warden
Floor Leader
Searcher(s)
Stairwell Monitor(s)
Elevator Monitor
Handicapped Aide(s)

6. 1. Floor Warden/Assistant Floor Warden
Appoints personnel to the team
Maintains an updated roster
Alerts team of potential danger
Supervises the activity and training of team members
Pre-plans assistance of disabled personnel
Verbally responsible for the evacuation of floor personnel
Notifies safety team when to leave

7. 2. Floor Leader Supervises assembly of personnel in work area
Responsible for orderly evacuation via designated exits
Must take command of area with verbal instructions
Maintain noise levels in your area
Remains with the group throughout the relocation/evacuation
Assists in training of personnel in their work area – go to W. Emergency Procedures

8. 3. Searchers
Checks all rooms in assigned area. Closes but does not locking all doors
Insists all remaining personnel exit the area
Verbally instruct everyone to evacuate quietly
Evacuates non-employees found on floor
Reports to Floor Leader when their area is clear

9. 4. Stairwell Monitor Positions themselves at designated exits.
Inspects stairwell for possible heat or smoke before directing individuals
Verbally instructs personnel to form single file line on right side of stairwell
Verbally instruct where to go, calm and quiet in the stairwell
Reminds personnel not to take items such as coffee mugs or luggage into the stairwell

10. 5. Elevator Monitor
Verbally directs personnel to the nearest stairwell
Must be familiar with building evacuation plan and stairwell locations
Stays at their post until instructed to evacuate by Floor Warden

11. 6. Handicap Aid
Maintains up-to-date list of physically challenged employees on floor
Assists ADA employees and guests to the area of rescue (S.E. Stairwell)
When the stairwell is clear, or the area of rescue is compromised, move ADA personnel into the stairwell landing
Listen to instructions

12. Co-Workers Responsibilities
Know each Safety Team member’s roles
Listen to building announcements
Follow the instructions of the Safety Team
Maintain quiet during evacuation and drills

13. Fire Response If you SEE smoke or flame call 911
Locate Fire Extinguisher, Remember P.A.S.S Video Link
We have A,B,C extinguishers only
Listen to building announcements
Relocate to your assigned areas
Be VERBAL, as necessary, but calm. People are looking to you to lead
Communicate any issues you see to building management
Stay together with your staff / co-workers

14. Weather Response
Identify your departments shelter in place location(s)
Make sure everyone is aware of where to go
Listen to building announcements
Be VERBAL, as necessary, but calm
Remind everyone to stay in place until the all clear is given over the announcements

15. Safety Tips for Staff / Co-workers
Call 911. DO NOT use vanity addresses
Notify security.
Know locations and use of fire extinguishers
P.A.S.S.
Don’t walk away from food being prepared
Prohibited items – toasters, coffee pots, space heaters, holiday decorations after hours
Close all doors behind you

16. FAQ Should we use safety vests and caps?
Should Searchers mark each door with a sticky note?
What if there are more ADA personnel then Aids?
What if there is no location in my office to shelter?