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Best AED for Manufacturing

Multi-shift · Plant-floor · OSHA aligned

Heavy physical work plus 24/7 shift patterns means coverage cannot depend on one trained person being present. Rugged builds, visible mounting, and per-shift responder training decide this category.

OSHA
Publication 3185 endorsed
Workplace
~70%
SCAs at work or home
JAMA 2022
IP55+
Plant-floor minimum
Dust + machine oil
24/7
Multi-shift coverage
Standard
"For factories, the AED that works is the one the night-shift supervisor reaches for without thinking — visible mount, simple prompts, IP55+ rugged build."
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Plant-floor rugged, multi-shift ready

Philips HeartStart FRx AED 861304 Product
🏆 Editor's Pick
Philips

Philips HeartStart FRx

· 4.9
· 68 reviews
HeartStart FRx 861304 Features Defibrillation Guidance: The Philips HearStart FRx is equipped with calm, clear voice

SKU

861304

FDA 510(k)

K043002

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare

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$1,944
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Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR2 Review
Hospital Grade
Lifepak

Physio Control Lifepak CR2

· 4.8
· 52 reviews
Physio Control LIFEPAK CR2 Features A Simple, Streamlined Design. Clearly labeled buttons and bold diagrams

SKU

99512-000025

FDA 510(k)

PMA P170018

Manufacturer

Physio-Control

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$2,255.90
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ZOLL AED Plus Product
CPR Feedback
Zoll

ZOLL AED Plus

· 4.8
· 59 reviews
AED Plus Offers Total Ease of Use This defibrillator is equipped with step-by-step audio and

SKU

8900-0800-01

FDA 510(k)

P020011

Manufacturer

ZOLL Medical

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$2,021.00
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  • 📍 Factory Deployment

Coverage, training, OSHA

Coverage

Per work zone

One AED per work zone, not per building. Floor crew responding to a collapse 200 ft away can't beat the 3-min AHA standard.
OSHA

EAP integration

Add AED locations + designated responders to OSHA-required Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38).
Training

Shift supervisors

Every shift supervisor + designated safety officer CPR + AED certified. Bundle with annual OSHA safety training.
Environment

Dust + oil + temp

IP55+ minimum. Mount cabinet at 48" centerline on a non-vibrating wall. Inspect monthly for dust accumulation on pad seals.

Plant Manager Checklist

One AED per work zone (not per building)
IP55+ minimum for plant floor
Mount at 48" centerline, non-vibrating wall
Train every shift supervisor + safety officer
Add to OSHA Emergency Action Plan
Visible signage at zone entry
Monthly dust/seal inspection
Document training + maintenance
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