Gym emergency response procedure
SOP template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
| SOP no. | Version | Effective date | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner | Approver | Review date |
Purpose
To make sure staff respond to medical emergencies and evacuations quickly, in clear roles.
Scope
Every staff member and contractor on shift, in every area of the gym.
Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| First responder | The first trained staff member to arrive; gives first aid and CPR. |
| Second staff member | Calls emergency services and fetches the AED and first aid kit. |
| Duty manager | Takes charge, clears the area and meets the ambulance. |
What you need
- Automated external defibrillator (AED)
- First aid kit
Procedure
Check for danger and the person
Stop nearby equipment, check the area is safe and check whether the person responds and breathes normally.
Call for help
Shout for help. The second staff member calls emergency services and brings the AED.
Start CPR and use the AED
If they don’t respond or breathe normally, start CPR at once and use the AED as soon as it arrives, following its prompts.
Caution: Don’t wait for the ambulance to start CPR.
Clear the area
The duty manager keeps members back and sends someone to meet the ambulance.
Evacuate if needed
For a fire or alarm, stop classes, clear every area including change rooms and the sauna, and go to the assembly point.
Record and debrief
Complete an incident report, restock the kit, and talk with staff about what happened.
Records
- The incident report.
- The monthly AED and first aid kit check.
- Drill records and staff CPR certificates.
Related documents
- Incident report procedure
Revision history
| Version | Date | What changed | Approved by |
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