Summary
In short
- A muster point check is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks assembly points are marked, reachable and safe to stand in. It is built against OSHA 1910.38 and forms part of the Emergency Preparedness programme.
- Run quarterly and before each drill. Carried out by facilities.
- The template holds 30 fields across 4 sections, with muster points repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is pass or fail, where high is good.
- OSHA 1910.38 is emergency action plans. What an emergency action plan must contain and who must be trained on it.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Site.
What it is
What it is
What is a muster point check?
A muster point check is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks assembly points are marked, reachable and safe to stand in. It is built against OSHA 1910.38 and forms part of the Emergency Preparedness programme.
When is a muster point check completed?
A muster point check is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run quarterly and before each drill.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection 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 inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-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 site
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 1910.38Emergency action plans
What an emergency action plan must contain and who must be trained on it.
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 muster point check template based on?+
It is built against OSHA 1910.38. OSHA 1910.38 is emergency action plans. What an emergency action plan must contain and who must be trained on it. OSHA is occupational Safety and Health Administration. The United States workplace safety regulator. Its standards are law where they apply.
What sections does the muster point check contain?+
There are 4 sections: header, muster points, related records, result. Together they hold 30 fields, 25 of which are required.
How often is a muster point check raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the muster point check belong to?+
It is part of Emergency Preparedness. Tested arrangements for evacuation, fire, spill, medical and ammonia release, with contractors counted.
How is a muster point check scored?+
Scoring is pass or fail. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the muster point check 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 muster point check 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 1910.38 — Emergency action plans
- OSHA — Occupational Safety and Health Administration