Event Medical
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Professional, SANS 10366-compliant medical coverage for events of any size. From pre-event risk assessments and HPCSA-registered crews to fully equipped on-site medical posts — we ensure your attendees are protected.
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Comprehensive Event Medical Coverage
Every event carries inherent medical risk — from a minor fall to a sudden cardiac arrest in the crowd. Medi Edge provides fully planned, appropriately staffed, and operationally ready medical coverage aligned with SANS 10366:2012 (Health and Safety at Events) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
Our event medical teams include HPCSA-registered practitioners at BLS, ILS, and ALS level — with fully equipped response vehicles, AED stations, and command infrastructure for large-scale events.
We work with event organisers, safety officers, and venue management to produce a Medical Emergency Plan (MEP) accepted by municipal event permit offices and Department of Health provincial EMS coordinators.
Regulatory Framework
- • SANS 10366:2012 — Safety at Public Events
- • OHSA 85 of 1993 — Occupational Health and Safety Act
- • Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
- • HPCSA Registration — all practitioners registered
- • DoH EMS Regulations — compliant vehicle and crew standards
- • Municipal bylaws — MEP accepted for event permits
Pre-Event Risk Assessment
A Medi Edge safety officer conducts a full site survey and hazard identification under SANS 10366, producing a Medical Emergency Plan (MEP) with staffing recommendations, AED placement, and documented evacuation routes for submission to municipal authorities.
Dedicated Medical Post
Staffed first-aid and triage station positioned on-site with direct radio communication to ambulance crews. Equipped for assessment, wound care, stabilisation, and electronic patient documentation in line with HPCSA clinical record requirements.
Rapid Response Ambulance
One or more DoH-registered ALS or ILS ambulances staged at the venue throughout the event, ready for immediate deployment and seamless handover to provincial EMS or receiving hospitals.
Post-Event Report
Full incident report including patient contact statistics, interventions performed, and recommendations for future events — suitable for insurance submission, SHEQ compliance files, and municipal event permit renewals.
Events We Cover
From a small corporate function in Sandton to a 50 000-person music festival in Cape Town — our planning scales with your crowd size, hazard profile, and South African regulatory obligations.
Concerts & Music Festivals
High-density crowd events with elevated risk of crush injuries, heat illness, substance-related presentations, and cardiac emergencies. Staffed per SANS 10366 crowd density ratios with AED deployment throughout the venue.
Sporting Events & Marathons
Coverage for endurance running (Comrades, Two Oceans, Soweto Marathon), cycling, triathlons, and contact sports. Includes hydration station support, exertional rhabdomyolysis management, and AED deployment along marked routes.
Corporate & Conference Events
Discreet medical standby for conferences, gala dinners, product launches, and AGMs across South Africa. HPCSA-registered staff in corporate-appropriate uniform ensuring attendee welfare without disrupting the event.
Motorsport & Extreme Events
Specialised cover for motorsport events at Kyalami, Dezzi Raceway, and off-road venues. Our teams are trained in high-energy trauma management and operate within MOTORSPORT SA and FIA-aligned safety protocols.
Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Extended-duration event coverage for venues such as the Gallagher Convention Centre, CTICC, and Sandton Convention Centre. Full-day medical posts, roving first responders, and AED placement throughout exhibition halls.
Government & Public Gatherings
Coverage for commemorations, public marches, political events, and community gatherings. Fully compliant with DoH event medical requirements, Disaster Management Act provisions, and applicable municipal bylaws for event permit submission.
Staffing Levels
Crew configuration follows SANS 10366:2012 staffing matrices, adjusted for event type and risk assessment findings. All practitioners hold current HPCSA registration.
Practitioner categories: First Aider · BAA · ECT · ECP · ALS Paramedic (Critical Care Assistant)
< 500 Attendees
1× First Aider per 200 + 1× ECT (HPCSA)
500 – 2 000
2× ECT + 1× ECP + BLS Ambulance
2 000 – 10 000
Medical Post + ILS Crew + ALS Ambulance
> 10 000
Medical Command Unit + Multiple Posts + ALS Fleet + Provincial EMS Liaison
* Final staffing is confirmed in the Medical Emergency Plan following the SANS 10366 site risk assessment. Additional resources required for alcohol, motorsport, water, or night events.
Equipment Available
Response Vehicles
DoH-registered ALS, ILS, and BLS ambulances; golf cart / utility first-response vehicles for pedestrian zones and large venues
AED Deployment
SANS 10366-compliant AED placement throughout the venue with trained operator allocation and clear signage in English and Afrikaans
Medical Post
Treatment tables, stretcher, cardiac monitor, oxygen, wound-care station, and electronic patient documentation (HPCSA-compliant records)
Communication
Radio network linking all medical personnel, venue security, and control centre — with fallback direct line to provincial EMS dispatch
Triage System
START mass-casualty triage with colour-coded tagging and dedicated treatment zones aligned with Western Cape / Gauteng EMS protocols
Documentation
Electronic patient report forms (ePRF), incident log, and post-event statistical report suitable for municipal permit renewals and insurance files
Get a Tailored Event Medical Quote
Tell us your event date, location, expected attendance, and type — we'll provide a SANS 10366-compliant Medical Emergency Plan and staffing quote within 24 hours.