Summary
In short
- A medical emergency response record is a record used in KnowSafe that records how a real medical emergency was handled, from first response to handover. It is built against OSHA 1910.151 and forms part of the Emergency Preparedness programme.
- Completed after the event by the responder. Captures response times and equipment used.
- The template holds 40 fields across 4 sections.
- Scoring is response time, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.151 is medical services and first aid. First aid provision, and eyewash and shower where corrosives are handled.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Case, ERP.
What it is
What it is
What is a medical emergency response record?
A medical emergency response record is a record used in KnowSafe that records how a real medical emergency was handled, from first response to handover. It is built against OSHA 1910.151 and forms part of the Emergency Preparedness programme.
When is a medical emergency response record completed?
A medical emergency response record is completed at the moment the event happens, rather than reconstructed afterwards. Completed after the event by the responder.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This record is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this record covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form MER-2026-000
- You are running the Emergency Preparedness programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links case, erp
Not for
- Emergency Response Plan, which sets out what happens in a fire, medical emergency, spill, power failure or evacuation, including who does what.
- Evacuation Drill Record, which records a practice evacuation, including clearance time, headcount and anything that went wrong.
- Fire Drill Record, which records a fire specific drill, including alarm activation, route use and warden performance.
- Anything outside KnowSafe, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
OSHA 1910.151Medical services and first aid
First aid provision, and eyewash and shower where corrosives are handled.
OSHAOccupational Safety and Health Administration
The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the medical emergency response record template based on?+
It is built against OSHA 1910.151. OSHA 1910.151 is medical services and first aid. First aid provision, and eyewash and shower where corrosives are handled. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the medical emergency response record contain?+
There are 4 sections: header, response, escalation and handover, review. Together they hold 40 fields, 22 of which are required.
How often is a medical emergency response record raised?+
A new record is raised at the moment the event happens, rather than reconstructed afterwards. Each one is given an ID in the form MER-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the medical emergency response record belong to?+
It is part of Emergency Preparedness. Tested arrangements for evacuation, fire, spill, medical and ammonia release, with contractors counted.
How is a medical emergency response record scored?+
Scoring is response time. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the medical emergency response record template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the medical emergency response record library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowSafe — safety and compliance. Incidents, hazards, permits, inspections and the critical controls behind them.
Meet KnowSafe→Sources
Sources
- OSHA 1910.151 — Medical services and first aid
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration