The Justin Kropp Safety Act: electrical utilities: AED availability at worksites.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
The Justin Kropp Safety Act requires electrical utilities, including independent contractors, to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available at worksites where two or more electrical utility workers are performing maintenance on high-voltage lines. The act mandates the development and implementation of written policies and procedures for AED use, maintenance, testing, and training, and provides liability protection for individuals who use AEDs in emergency situations. It aims to improve worker safety by ensuring immediate access to life-saving equipment.
Key provisions
- Utilities must have an AED available at worksites with two or more electrical utility workers on 601-volt or higher transmission/distribution lines.
- Utilities must adopt written policies and procedures for AED use, maintenance, and training.
- Employees, contractors, and subcontractors must be trained on AED use and emergency procedures.
- AEDs must be tested biannually and after each use.
- AED locations must be reported to local emergency medical service agencies.
- Individuals using AEDs in good faith are protected from civil liability (except in cases of gross negligence).
- Utilities acquiring AEDs must comply with placement, notification, maintenance, and testing requirements.
- Definitions of key terms like ‘utility’ and ‘local EMS agency’ are clarified.
Who is affected
- Electrical Utilities (corporations, cooperatives, and publicly owned utilities)
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