Missouri Workplace Safety & AED Compliance

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

Missouri is a low‑mandate AED state. The state does not require AEDs to be placed in any specific public locations, but it does impose maintenance, training, EMS notification, and medical oversight requirements on any organization that acquires an AED. Missouri’s Good Samaritan law protects all AED program participants except physician medical directors, and immunity applies only to AED‑related emergency activities. Other AED program activities—such as maintenance, training, or reporting—are not covered, and immunity is not tied to compliance with AED maintenance requirements. Missouri also requires all basic life support ambulances and stretcher vans to carry AEDs and have trained personnel.

AED Required?

Emergency Plan?

State OSHA Plan?

Federal OSHA (no separate state plan)

Good Samaritan?

Yes

Regulated Industries

Last Updated

None

*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.

Ambulance Services:
- Maintain AEDs per manufacturer guidelines; ensure staff are CPR/AED trained.
- Document EMS activation and post‑event reporting procedures.
AED Acquirers (Any Organization):
- Provide CPR/AED training for anticipated responders.
- Maintain AEDs according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Notify local EMS of AED location.
- Establish physician medical oversight for AED protocols.
General Workplaces:
- Voluntary AED programs should follow Missouri’s AED program requirements for defensible operations.

Key Takeaways for Missouri

Understanding Missouri'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.

Missouri does not require AEDs in schools, gyms, workplaces, or public venues.
AED acquirers must ensure training, maintenance, EMS notification, and medical oversight.
Good Samaritan protections apply to AED rescuers, AED owners, site owners, and oversight physicians, but only for AED‑related emergency activities.
Immunity is not dependent on compliance with AED maintenance requirements.
All basic life support ambulances and stretcher vans must carry AEDs and have trained personnel.