Best AEDs for Businesses

A workplace cardiac emergency can happen anywhere — a warehouse floor, a call center, a hotel lobby, a manufacturing line. With more than 350,000 sudden cardiac arrests occurring outside hospitals each year, employers who place AEDs on-site aren't just checking a box; they're protecting employees and customers when minutes matter most.

Why workplaces invest in AEDs

Beyond the obvious life-safety case, AEDs support compliance and risk management. While federal OSHA doesn't mandate AEDs across the board, it strongly encourages them, and a number of states and industries impose specific requirements. Good Samaritan laws in all 50 states provide protections for responders, lowering the barrier to action. For multi-site employers, the question usually isn't whether to deploy AEDs, but how to manage them consistently.

What to look for in a business AED

• Program manageability. Connected AEDs that report readiness status simplify oversight across locations.
• Ease of use for employees who aren't medically trained.
• CPR feedback to improve bystander response quality.
• Scalability. Consistent models across sites streamline training, pads, and batteries.
• Durability matched to the environment, from office to industrial floor.

Best AEDs for businesses

Physio-Control/Stryker LIFEPAK CR2

With LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity and program-management integration, the CR2 lets facilities teams monitor readiness remotely — ideal for multi-site organizations. Its cprINSIGHT technology analyzes the heart even during compressions.

ZOLL AED 3

A color touchscreen, Real CPR Help, and Wi-Fi-enabled program management make the AED 3 a polished, low-overhead choice for corporate environments.

Cardiac Science Powerheart G5

Fast shock delivery and dual-language capability, with intelligent CPR feedback — a dependable workhorse for offices and public-facing facilities.

Philips HeartStart OnSite

Simple, reliable, and cost-effective for small businesses placing their first unit.

Building a workplace AED program

A strong program pairs the right device with wall cabinets, clear signage, designated and trained responders, an emergency action plan, and a maintenance schedule for pads and batteries. Standardizing on one or two models across locations keeps training and resupply simple.

Equip your workplace

Explore options built for the workplace in our AEDs for Businesses collection, or browse all current models in New AEDs.