Connecticut Workplace Safety & AED Compliance

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

Connecticut’s AED framework is targeted and clear: AEDs are required in schools (including higher‑ed athletics), health clubs, and golf courses, while other workplaces may adopt AEDs voluntarily. The state’s Good Samaritan law offers strong immunity for AED owners and users, and AED program rules in schools emphasize maintenance, training, documentation, and post‑event reporting. Workplace safety more broadly is governed by a state OSHA‑type act, but AEDs are not universally mandated.

AED Required?

Yes, Industry Specific

Emergency Plan?

Yes, for AED programs

State OSHA Plan?

Yes

Good Samaritan?

Yes — Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52‑557b

Regulated Industries

Last Updated

January 2025

*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.

Schools (K–12 & higher‑ed athletics):
Standardize AED placement (near gyms, cafeterias, main corridors, athletic venues).
Maintain a written cardiac emergency response plan with staff CPR/AED training, documented maintenance, and post‑event reporting.
Health clubs:
Implement a formal AED program: scheduled maintenance, staff CPR/AED certification, clear EMS activation procedures, and incident documentation.
Golf courses:
Place AEDs in central, accessible locations (clubhouse, pro shop), train staff, and integrate AED use into emergency protocols for players and visitors.
General workplaces:
Adopt voluntary AED programs with CPR/AED training and simple emergency plans to complement Connecticut’s safety culture and leverage Good Samaritan protections.

Key Takeaways for Connecticut

Understanding Connecticut'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.

AEDs are mandatory in Connecticut schools, health clubs, and golf courses, with schools required to maintain AEDs, train staff, and document and report AED use.
The Good Samaritan law protects CPR‑trained individuals, AED owners, program sites, and users from civil liability for ordinary negligence, but does not extend immunity to trainers or medical directors and does not require strict adherence to administrative standards for immunity.
Connecticut’s OSHA‑type act governs workplace safety generally, but AED mandates are limited to specific industries rather than all employers.

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Industry-Specific Requirements in Connecticut

Explore the specific safety and AED mandates tailored to Connecticut's diverse industries, ensuring local compliance and enhanced emergency preparedness.

Schools

Requirement: C.A.B.E P5141.27(a)
AED: Mandatotry
Plan: Mandatory Written EAP
Training: Mandatory Staff CPR

Connecticut mandates AEDs in schools and higher‑ed athletic departments and expects robust AED programs with maintenance, training, documentation, and post‑event reporting.

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Health Clubs

Requirement: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 21a-223
AED: Mandatory
Plan: Recommended
Training: Key Personnel CPR

Connecticut health clubs must maintain AEDs and benefit from Good Samaritan immunity for AED provision and maintenance, with explicit protection regarding nonuse after October 1, 2022.

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