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Coming Soon: As of January 1 2026, Ontario regulation O. Reg. 157/25 mandates that any construction project lasting three months or longer and with 20 or more workers must have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on-site. This regulation aims to save lives by ensuring immediate access to life-saving equipment in high-risk work environments. AED4Life—Canada’s #1 AED authority—helps you comply with confidence.

The Importance of AEDs on Construction Sites

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can strike without warning, even in healthy-looking workers. On busy construction sites, heavy exertion, stress, and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger cardiac events. Having an AED such as the ZOLL AED 3, ZOLL AED Plus, Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, or Philips OnSite AED within reach can increase survival rates by more than 50%.

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Why Ontario Construction Sites Must Prepare for AED Requirements by January 1 2026

Coming Soon: As of January 1 2026, Ontario regulation O. Reg. 157/25 mandates that any construction project lasting three months or longer and with 20 or more workers must have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on-site. This regulation aims to save lives by ensuring immediate access to life-saving equipment in high-risk work environments. AED4Life—Canada’s #1 AED authority—helps you comply with confidence.

The Importance of AEDs on Construction Sites

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can strike without warning, even in healthy-looking workers. On busy construction sites, heavy exertion, stress, and exposure to extreme temperatures can trigger cardiac events. Having an AED such as the ZOLL AED 3, ZOLL AED Plus, Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, or Philips OnSite AED within reach can increase survival rates by more than 50%.

Each of these Health Canada-approved units is rugged, reliable, and suited for on-site conditions:

• ZOLL AED 3 – advanced touchscreen interface with Real CPR Help® for feedback on compression rate and depth.

• ZOLL AED Plus – durable and water-resistant, ideal for dusty or outdoor construction zones.

• Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 – bilingual prompts (English/French) and semi-automatic options perfect for large worksites.

• Philips OnSite AED – lightweight and intuitive, an excellent choice for mobile supervisors or smaller field offices.

All four units meet Health Canada licensing standards and can be integrated into TrackMyAED™ or TrackMyAED™ Pro monitoring for complete compliance tracking.

Preventing and Responding to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

While prevention is key—through hydration, rest breaks, and medical screening—being prepared for SCA is essential. Without prompt defibrillation, survival drops 7–10% every minute that passes. Ontario’s new law ensures AEDs are available before tragedy strikes.

TrackMyAED™ and TrackMyAED™ Pro: Smart Compliance for Construction

AED4Life’s TrackMyAED™ and TrackMyAED™ Pro software guarantee your devices stay inspection-ready.

• TrackMyAED™ → automatic alerts for pad/battery expiry, inspection reminders, and service logs.

• TrackMyAED™ Pro → adds real-time device readiness dashboards, site-wide analytics, and loaner-unit tracking.

These systems help constructors meet O. Reg. 157/25’s quarterly inspection and record-keeping requirements effortlessly.

Why Partner with AED4Life

Led by an Advanced Care Paramedic with 35+ years of frontline experience, AED4Life provides expert consultation, equipment selection, training, and ongoing support. We’re Canada’s trusted, 100 % Canadian-owned AED provider—authorized for ZOLL, Philips, and Cardiac Science devices.

Don’t wait for 2026—start your compliance plan now.

✔ Book a consultation with AED4Life today.

✔ Choose your ZOLL AED 3, ZOLL Plus, G5, or Philips OnSite AED.

✔ Enroll your site in TrackMyAED™ or TrackMyAED™ Pro for automated compliance and peace of mind.

Visit www.AED4Life.ca — Ontario’s AED authority for construction safety.