This presentation discusses automated external defibrillators (AEDs), focusing on their importance in high-risk environments like power and chemical plants. The speaker details the history and function of AEDs, explaining how they analyze heart rhythms and deliver shocks to restore normal heartbeats in cases of sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Safety precautions for AED use in industrial settings are emphasized, along with real-life examples of AED application and situations where their use is inappropriate. Finally, the presentation highlights the importance of AED training for personnel in workplaces requiring CPR proficiency.