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AED for Construction Sites
OSHA Aligned
Outdoor / Rugged

Best AED for Construction Sites

IP55 minimum · Drop-tested · Trailer-ready

High exertion, an older trade workforce, and dust, rain, and vibration rule out fragile devices. OSHA Publication 3185 endorses site AED programs[3], and IP55-rated, drop-tested units are the only defensible spec.

OSHA
Publication 3185 aligned
Workplace
~150
Construction SCAs/year
BLS estimate
IP55
Min required
Dust + water
1 m+
Drop test recommended
Site conditions
"Construction is where AED features marketed as 'rugged' for offices get tested for real. Choose the device the fire department uses."

Rugged, IP-rated, drop-tested

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FDA 510(k)

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Trailer, temperature, OSHA

Placement

Site trailer + foreman truck

Primary in climate-controlled site trailer. Secondary in foreman's truck. Avoid overnight in vehicles — temperature swings shorten pad life.
OSHA

Pub 3185 + EAP

OSHA endorses construction AEDs. Add to OSHA-required EAP (29 CFR 1910.38) for sites above thresholds.
Training

Foreman + safety officer

Every foreman + site safety officer + rotating crew lead. Bundle with OSHA 10/30-hour.
Environment

Dust + temperature

IP55+ minimum. Hard-shell cabinet in trailer. No direct sun, freezing temps, or active dust.

Construction Site Checklist

Primary AED in climate-controlled trailer
Secondary in foreman truck for remote zones
IP55+ rating only
Drop-tested to 1m minimum
Add to OSHA Emergency Action Plan
Train all foremen + safety officers
Never leave overnight in vehicle
Monthly pad + battery inspection
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