Best OSHA Compliant AEDs

Your AED runs silent self-tests daily to check critical systems. Most units show a simple green “ready” light or red “attention needed” indicator.

At FC Safety, we recommend monthly visual checks that take just 30 seconds: verify the status indicator is green, check for physical damage, and confirm pads and batteries aren’t expired.

While AEDs are incredibly reliable, components do have expiration dates. Batteries typically last 2-5 years, and electrode pads 2-4 years, depending on your model. Our management programs include timely reminders before anything expires, so you’re never caught unprepared during an emergency.

This is one of the most common concerns we hear. Modern AEDs are designed with multiple safeguards that make accidental shocks virtually impossible.

Your AED analyzes the heart rhythm multiple times before allowing a shock. It’s specifically looking for certain life-threatening patterns and won’t activate for normal rhythms or minor irregularities. In fact, AEDs are more likely to withhold a shock when one is needed than to deliver an unnecessary one.

That’s why at FC Safety, we’re confident in saying: you cannot hurt someone by using an AED—you can only help them. The greatest risk isn’t using an AED incorrectly; it’s not using one at all when someone needs it.

After an AED is used, it stores vital information about the patient’s heart rhythm and the care provided. This data helps emergency responders and doctors continue appropriate treatment.

At FC Safety, we guide you through the simple process of downloading this data for medical teams. We also help restore your AED to rescue-ready status quickly by providing replacement pads and performing necessary checks.

Many customers don’t realize their AED becomes a valuable documentation tool during emergencies. The information it collects often proves critical for hospital care and can provide peace of mind that everything possible was done during those crucial first minutes.

Today’s AEDs are designed for people without medical training. They provide clear voice instructions that guide users step-by-step through the entire process.

The most user-friendly models, like those we recommend at FC Safety, include features such as:

• Voice prompts that adjust to your pace
• Visual guides showing exactly where to place pads
• CPR coaching to help you perform effective compressions

Our clients often tell us they were surprised by how calmly their AED guided them through what could have been an overwhelming situation. We’ve found that even children can successfully follow most AED instructions—they’re that intuitive.

An AED is essential, but it works best as part of a simple emergency plan. For the best chance of saving a life, we recommend:

• Placing your AED where anyone can reach it within 3 minutes
• Using clear AED signage so everyone knows where to find it
• Ensuring family members or employees know the AED location
• Taking a brief CPR/AED awareness course (often under 1 hour)

At FC Safety, we’ve found that prepared homes and workplaces have significantly better outcomes during emergencies. Our team can help you create a straightforward plan that doesn’t require medical expertise or complicated training—just practical readiness that could make all the difference when seconds count.