SB 1328
An Act requiring automated external defibrillators at utility or electrical worksites; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This act requires utility and electrical worksites in Pennsylvania to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) readily available. It directs the Department of Labor and Industry to establish standards for AED maintenance, training, and inspection, and to ensure lineworkers receive CPR and AED training. The act also provides legal protections for individuals who use AEDs in good faith, mirroring existing protections in other settings.
Key provisions
- Requires utilities to provide at least one AED at each worksite.
- Mandates basic CPR and AED training for line crew leaders.
- Requires utilities to maintain AEDs and conduct regular inspections.
- Establishes standards for AED storage and accessibility.
- Provides Good Samaritan immunity for AED users.
- Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industry to investigate violations.
- Allows the Department to promulgate regulations to implement the act.
- Defines key terms, including ‘automated external defibrillator’ and ‘lineworker’.
Who is affected
- Lineworkers
- Utility companies
- Electrical contractors
- Department of Labor and Industry
- Pennsylvania residents (indirectly, through improved workplace safety)
Notable changes
- This act introduces a specific requirement for AEDs at utility and electrical worksites, which previously did not exist.
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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