Defibrillators Required on Construction Sites Beginning January 1, 2026

Posted on February 11th, 2026 in Construction & Real Estate, Human Resources Advisory

The universal AED sign, developed by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and adopted as ISO 7010 E010

An amendment to the Construction Projects Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires construction sites to have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site as of January 1, 2026, along with the necessary accessories to operate it.

An AED is a life-saving device used to treat sudden cardiac arrest. While training is recommended and beneficial, anyone can use an AED in an emergency.

This requirement applies to construction projects with 20 or more workers and does not apply to those expected to last less than three (3) months, as defined under the Act.

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