Training Your Crew on How To Use An AED

Building Confidence, Compliance, and Lifesaving Skills Across Canadian Construction Sites

As of January 1, 2026, Ontario Regulation 157/25 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) will require that every active construction site with 20 or more workers has both a Health Canada-approved Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on-site and at least one worker trained and certified in CPR and AED use whenever work is in progress.

AEDSHOP—Canada’s trusted source for AEDs, compliance tools, and construction safety training—helps contractors and crews meet this requirement through paramedic-led, hands-on CPR/AED instruction that aligns with the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines.

Why Training Matters

According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, more than 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur nationwide each year, and fewer than 1 in 10 victims survive. Immediate CPR combined with defibrillation within 3–5 minutes can triple survival rates. (heartandstroke.ca)

ILCOR emphasizes that early recognition, effective CPR, and rapid defibrillation are the most critical links in the global Chain of Survival—especially in settings where EMS response may be delayed. (ilcor.org)

Construction environments pose unique risks: physical exertion, heat stress, and remote job locations can all increase the likelihood of cardiac events. That’s why having trained responders on-site—familiar with AEDs such as the ZOLL AED 3, ZOLL AED Plus, Powerheart G5, and Philips OnSite—is essential to both survival outcomes and compliance readiness.

AEDSHOP’s CPR/AED training, delivered by a 35-year Advanced Care Paramedic, gives crews the knowledge and confidence to act decisively during an emergency, including:

• Performing high-quality CPR and using AEDs correctly under stress.

• Understanding bilingual voice prompts and visual cues.

• Following ILCOR-based rescue protocols for adults and youth.

• Integrating emergency call flow and responder coordination.

Integrate Training With TrackMyAED™ Pro

Compliance doesn’t stop at certification—it continues through ongoing record management. AEDSHOP integrates training documentation directly into TrackMyAED™ Pro, Canada’s most advanced AED and safety monitoring platform.

Safety managers can:

• Store crew training records and verify expiry dates.

• Receive automated recertification reminders.

• Link certification data to specific job sites or AED serial numbers.

• Generate audit-ready reports for the Ministry of Labour, WSIB, or COR™ audits.

This digital approach makes it simple to align both device readiness and human readiness, ensuring every site remains fully compliant and rescue-ready 24/7.

Expert Instruction, Proven Standards

AEDSHOP’s training programs follow the latest Heart & Stroke Foundation and ILCOR 2020 Consensus Guidelinesfor CPR and defibrillation. Courses are tailored to construction environments and delivered through:

• On-site training sessions that integrate into your daily safety meetings.

• Virtual and blended learning for dispersed or rotating crews.

• Bilingual instruction and printed certification for Ministry documentation.

Our trainers emphasize practical, scenario-based learning—so workers don’t just earn a card, they gain real competence in emergency response.

Investing in Lifesaving Knowledge

Workplace training is more than compliance—it’s protection. Studies show that companies that train their workers in CPR and AED use experience:

• 40–60 % faster emergency response times, and

• Higher employee confidence and morale across job sites.

AEDSHOP’s training solutions also support Bill 30 (Working for Workers Seven Act 2025), enabling employers to submit documentation for WSIB reimbursement when paired with AED purchase programs.

 Exceed Ontario’s Standards Before the Deadline

Prepare your crews, meet your legal requirements, and strengthen your safety culture.

✅ Book on-site or blended CPR/AED training with AEDSHOP.
✅ Integrate certifications into TrackMyAED™ Pro for automated compliance tracking.
✅ Empower your workforce to respond effectively when every second counts.

Visit www.AEDSHOP.ca — Canada’s trusted provider for construction safety training, Health Canada-approved AEDs, and digital compliance management.

AEDSHOP Fast Facts

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