Construction Site Safety — How AEDs Save Lives
Construction Site Safety — How AEDs Save Lives and Why Ontario is Making Them Mandatory
Coming Soon: Cardiac emergencies are as real a threat as falls or electrical injuries on construction sites. Ontario’s O. Reg. 157/25 now requires that any project lasting three months or longer and employing 20 or more workers have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site. AED4Life helps construction leaders meet this life-saving standard with the best-in-class equipment and compliance tools
Why AEDs Matter on Construction Sites
Heavy labour, heat stress, and long shifts increase the risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). When this happens, survival depends on immediate CPR and defibrillation within minutes. AED4Life supplies Health Canada-approved AEDs built for rugged environments—like the ZOLL AED 3, ZOLL AED Plus, Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, and Philips OnSite AED—that guide rescuers step-by-step through voice prompts and visual indicators.
Each unit is durable and field-tested for Canadian job-site conditions:
• ZOLL AED 3 – touchscreen interface, CPR feedback, Wi-Fi connectivity
• ZOLL AED Plus – impact-resistant, weather-sealed design
• Powerheart G5 – bilingual voice prompts (EN/FR), semi-auto/full-auto modes
• Philips OnSite – portable, simple, proven reliability
The New Ontario Requirements
Projects meeting the 20-worker/three-month threshold must ensure the AED is Health Canada-licensed, stored with specific accessories (CPR mask, scissors, gloves, razor, garbage bag, absorbent towels), and inspected quarterly. (ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r25157)
Smart Compliance with TrackMyAED™ and TrackMyAED™ Pro
TrackMyAED™ automates inspection reminders and expiry alerts, while TrackMyAED™ Pro adds live dashboards, real-time readiness updates, and loaner-unit tracking. Together, they make Ministry-compliant documentation effortless.
Prepare now—contact AED4Life for expert guidance, equipment bundles, and TrackMyAED™ integration so your site is compliant before January 2026.