Wyoming Workplace Safety & AED Compliance

Your quick guide to AED, workplace safety, and emergency preparedness laws in Wyoming.

AED programs must include maintenance, CPR/AED training, AED placement reporting, and post‑event reporting. Good Samaritan protections apply to all AED participants, but only for AED‑related emergency activities, and immunity depends on full compliance with AED program requirements. Wyoming requires AEDs in dental offices administering minimal sedation.

AED Required?

Industry-Specific

Emergency Plan?

Yes

State OSHA Plan?

Federal OSHA (no separate state plan)

Good Samaritan?

Yes (with conditions)

Regulated Industries

Last Updated

2017

*This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. State laws change regularly, and requirements may vary by industry or circumstance. Always consult official state statutes or a qualified attorney before making compliance decisions.This summary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. State laws change regularly, and requirements may vary by industry or circumstance. Always consult official state statutes or a qualified attorney before making compliance decisions.

Recommendations

Dental Offices:
- Maintain AEDs per manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure staff receive CPR/AED training and refresher training every two years.
- Notify EMS of AED location and type.
AED Acquirers:
- Maintain AEDs and keep testing records.
- Train anticipated AED users and complete refresher training every two years.
- Notify EMS of AED location and type.
- Complete post‑event reporting after AED use.
General Workplaces:
- Voluntary AED programs should follow Wyoming’s maintenance, training, and reporting standards.

Key Takeaways for Wyoming

Understanding Wyoming's specific safety mandates is the first step toward total workplace readiness. Here is a high-level summary of the critical requirements for employers in the state.

Wyoming requires AED programs to include maintenance, training, AED placement reporting, and post‑event reporting.
Good Samaritan protections apply broadly but only to AED‑related emergency activities.
Immunity is compliance‑dependent.
AEDs are required in dental offices administering minimal sedation.