ontario regulation 157/25

made under the

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Made: June 5, 2025
Filed: July 17, 2025
Published on e-Laws: July 17, 2025
Published in The Ontario Gazette: August 2, 2025

Amending O. Reg. 213/91

(CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)

1. Ontario Regulation 213/91 is amended by adding the following section:

Defibrillators

27.1 (1) Where twenty or more workers are regularly employed at a project, the constructor shall ensure that a defibrillator is installed and maintained at the project and that the requirements set out in this section are satisfied.

(2) A defibrillator must be licensed as a medical device by Health Canada.

(3) The following items shall be stored with a defibrillator and shall be maintained and replenished as necessary:

1.  One cardiopulmonary resuscitation mask.

2.  One pair of scissors.

3.  Two pairs of disposable medical grade gloves.

4.  One disposable razor.

5.  One garbage bag.

6.  Four absorbent towels.

(4) A defibrillator and the items listed in subsection (3) shall be stored in a suitable place that,

(a)  allows for the defibrillator and the required items to be kept together;

(b)  protects the defibrillator and the required items from dust, moisture and other substances present at the project that could damage or affect the functionality of the defibrillator or the items;

(c)  is clearly labelled with a sign that meets the requirements of subsection (6);

(d)  is unobstructed and that facilitates easy access to the defibrillator and the required items; and

(e)  if it is outdoors, protects the defibrillator and the required items from extreme temperatures, moisture and direct sunlight.

(5) The location of a defibrillator shall be appropriately indicated by posting signs that meet the requirements of subsection (6) adjacent to the defibrillator and at other locations throughout the project with information indicating the location of the defibrillator.

(6) For the purposes of clause (4) (c) and subsection (5), a sign must include a graphic symbol that,

(a)  depicts a heart containing a lightning bolt; and

(b)  contains the words “Automated External Defibrillator” or the acronym “AED” in English, or the words “Défibrillateur externe automatisé” or the acronym “DEA” in French.

(7) A defibrillator shall be,

(a)  maintained and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; and

(b)  inspected on a quarterly basis by a competent worker in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

(8) A record of inspections performed under subsection (7) shall be kept with a defibrillator and shall include the following information:

1.  The date of each inspection.

2.  The name and signature of the competent worker who performed the inspection.

(9) At all times when work is in progress at a project, a worker who is trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillator operation shall be present.

(10) This section does not apply to a constructor at a project at which work is expected to last less than three months.

Commencement

2. This Regulation comes into force on January 1, 2026.