According to the report, Ontario would become the first jurisdiction in North America to mandate AEDs on construction sites.
The legislation addresses the elevated risk of cardiac emergencies in the construction industry, where rapid access to defibrillation can significantly increase survival rates. Labour Minister David Piccini said the proposal was developed following consultations with industry stakeholders during previous labour bill discussions. He noted that the feedback underlined the need for quick emergency response tools on sites with high-risk environments.