An emergency vehicle or response van checklist under ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and workplace safety codes requires systematic preparation to manage sudden injuries, illnesses, or site hazards. This 15-point checklist ensures your response vehicles are compliant, fully stocked, and audit-ready for occupational emergencies.

1. Core Life-Saving & Medical EquipmentAutomated External Defibrillator (AED): Must be tested, with functional pads and battery indicators active.

Oxygen Therapy Kit: Includes an oxygen cylinder, regulator, tubing, and both adult and pediatric non-rebreather masks.

Bag Valve Mask (BVM) Resuscitator: Manual resuscitator bag for both adult and child ventilation, paired with airway adjuncts.

Heavy-Duty Backboard & Cervical Collars: Rigid spine board with straps, plus a set of adjustable neck (cervical) collars for spinal immobilization.

2. Bleeding Control & Wound CareTrauma Dressings: High-absorbency pressure bandages (e.g., Israeli bandages) for heavy arterial bleeding.

Tourniquets: At least two standardized, ratcheting tourniquets (e.g., CAT or SOFTT-W) for catastrophic extremity bleeding.

Sterile Burn Dressings: Hydrogel or non-adherent sterile dressings for immediate burn cooling and protection

.3. Specialized Vehicle Safety & AccessWarning Triangles & Hazard Cones: Reflective roadside triangles to cordon off the emergency vehicle and protect first responders.

Heavy-Duty Extrication Tools: Bolt cutters, a glass punch, and a pry bar for removing minor physical obstacles

.Fire Extinguisher: \(2\text{ kg}\) to \(5\text{ kg}\) ABC-rated fire extinguisher securely mounted and inspected.4. 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)High-Visibility Safety Vests: ANSI/EN-compliant high-viz vests for all responders to maintain visibility during roadway or night operations.

Universal Fluid Protection: Nitrile medical gloves, splash goggles, and N95/FFP3 masks to protect crew members from biohazards

.5. Administrative & Compliance ManagementIncident Report Forms: Waterproof logs to record patient vitals, incident details, and witness statements (critical for ISO 45001 incident tracking).

Emergency Protocols & HIRA Guides: A physical binder containing your site's Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) data and step-by-step emergency medical procedures.

Tamper-Evident Seals & Expiry Logs: A checklist tracking expiration dates for medications and consumables, with visible tamper-evident seals confirming the kit's inventory has not been compromised.