Tenant Handbook

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  1. Introduction
    1. Welcome
    2. Transwestern
  2. Emergency Procedures
    1. Emergency Telephone Numbers
      1. Emergency Telephone Numbers
    2. Bomb Threat
      1. Bomb Threat via Telephone
      2. Bomb Threat via Mail
      3. Bombs by Mail
      4. Telephone Bomb Threat Checklist
    3. Evacuation Procedures
      1. Emergency Evacuation Preparation
      2. Disabled or Handicapped Individuals
      3. All Clear Signal
    4. Explosion/Chemical/Hazardous Waste
      1. Explosion/Chemical/Hazardous Waste
    5. Fire Emergency Procedures
      1. In the Event of a Fire
      2. Safe Evacuation Tips
      3. Fire Extinguishers
      4. Fire Prevention Rules
    6. Other Emergencies
      1. Civil Disturbance/Riots
      2. Robbery/Theft/Vandalism
      3. Accident or Illness
      4. Elevator Emergencies
    7. Weather Related Events
      1. Power Failure
      2. Severe Weather
      3. Snow and Ice
  3. Forms
    1. Forms

Explosion/Chemical/Hazardous Waste

  • If a spilled chemical or hazardous waste is detected, notify the Fire Department at 911 and follow any instructions provided.
  • Secondly, notify the Building Management Office at 248-952-5250. Examples of potential hazards are:
    • Fire
    • Explosion
    • Hazardous substance released into the air
    • Hazardous substance released into the water
    • Contamination of individuals in contact with the substance
  • Notify personnel not trained in spill containment to leave the area immediately.
  • If the possibility of explosions exists, evacuate the area immediately.
  • At the direction of the Fire Department, the following may occur:
    • Rope off area(s) of spill/explosion and post guard.
    • Contain the spill:
      • Follow MSDS sheets on the use of materials to absorb the spill.
      • Channel the spill to a safe location or block off the flow.
      • Cover drains or other possible escape routes.
      • Stop the source of the leak by closing valves, pumps, etc.
  • Clean up Agencies may direct individuals exposed to the spill to decontaminate or discard any exposed clothing and/or temporary containment equipment.
  • If there is any question of exposure, have a medical examination.