Ontario targets construction site safety with defibrillator mandate
Friday, May 23, 2025, 1:21 pm
Ontario’s government is moving to make defibrillators a construction site staple, integrating the requirement into upcoming broad safety legislation. Labour Minister David Piccini outlined the measure as part of a series of regulatory efforts by the Ford government—one bold step for worker safety that leaves no room for “emergency” improvisation.
Labour Minister David Piccini says the proposal will be part of a larger piece of legislation, following six previous omnibus labour bills introduced by the Ford government.
Ontario is planning to require certain construction sites to have automatic external defibrillators. Labour Minister David Piccini says the proposal will be part of a larger piece of legislation, following six previous omnibus labour bills introduced by Premier Doug Ford’s government. Piccini says…
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