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Stay aligned with California AB365 and protect your crews working near high-voltage environments.
California’s AB365 (Justin Kropp Safety Act) requires AED availability at every worksite where two or more workers are performing work on transmission or distribution lines of 601 volts or more. This applies to utilities and every contractor and subcontractor working on their behalf.
Field crews working on or near high-voltage infrastructure face elevated cardiac risk from:
On average, 19.2 linemen per 100,000 are killed on the job each year nationwide — roughly twice the fatality rate of police officers and firefighters.
Under AB365, AED availability is no longer optional for qualifying worksites. Compliance is enforced through utility contracts, safety audits, and insurance requirements.
Can you answer yes to all of the following?
An AED in every crew vehicle assigned to 601V+ work
IP55+, drop-resistant, extreme-temperature rated
Monthly inspection routine documented
Expiration tracked with proactive replacement
CPR and AED training for field workers
Written emergency response plan documented
Yes. AB365 requires AED availability from utilities and any independent contractor or subcontractor working on their behalf at qualifying worksites.
If your tree trimming crews are working near transmission or distribution lines of 601 volts or more under a utility contract, the AED requirement applies.
You need a device rated for outdoor conditions: dust and water resistance (IP55+), drop resistance, and operability in extreme temperatures. We can help you select the right model for your environment.
One AED per qualifying worksite where two or more workers are present. For most contractors, this means one per crew vehicle assigned to high-voltage work.
The law does not mandate individual certification, but it does require written policies and procedures for AED use and EMS activation. In practice, CPR/AED training for crew leads and field workers is the standard approach.
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