Do You Need an AED?
 

While not every Australian workplace is legally required to have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), all employers have a duty to provide a safe workplace under Work Health and Safety (WHS) or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
 

South Australia is currently the only state with specific AED legislation. From 1 January 2026, the Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Act 2022 requires commercial buildings over 600 m² to have a publicly accessible AED.
 

An AED is widely recognised as an important part of workplace first aid, particularly where there is a risk of cardiac arrest or delayed emergency response.
 

Early defibrillation, combined with CPR, can significantly improve survival following a sudden cardiac arrest.
 

At Statewide Compliance Testing, we provide workplace AED assessments, supply, professional installation, ongoing servicing, and compliance support to help keep your workplace prepared and compliant.​

Did You Know?
The portable defibrillator was invented in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by physician Frank Pantridge in the mid-1960s, while the first automatic public-use AED ("Heart-Aid") was developed in the United States in the late 1970s