Benchmark Electrical Solutions has earned NFPA 70E recertification for the third consecutive year, reinforcing our commitment to arc flash safety and electrical hazard compliance across every project we take on. This recertification is not a formality—it represents hundreds of hours of training, updated hazard assessments, and a company-wide recommitment to the safety standards that protect our people and our clients.
What Is NFPA 70E?
NFPA 70E is the American standard for electrical safety in the workplace, developed by the National Fire Protection Association. It establishes requirements for safe work practices, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification, and arc flash risk assessment for anyone working on or near energized electrical equipment. Compliance with NFPA 70E is referenced by OSHA and is widely regarded as the baseline standard for professional electrical contractors working in industrial, commercial, and energy environments.
Arc flash—a sudden release of electrical energy through the air—is one of the most serious hazards in the electrical trade. It can cause severe burns, blindness, hearing loss, and death. NFPA 70E provides the framework to identify arc flash hazard boundaries, calculate incident energy levels, and specify the appropriate PPE and work practices to control the risk.
Benchmark's Annual Training Programme
Recertification isn't something we approach once every three years. Our safety programme includes:
- Annual NFPA 70E arc flash training for all field personnel
- Updated arc flash hazard analyses for client facilities when required
- PPE inspection and maintenance protocols
- Energized work permit procedures for any work that cannot be de-energized
- Regular toolbox talks covering arc flash awareness and near-miss reporting
Our training programme is designed not just to meet the letter of the standard but to build genuine understanding of electrical hazards among every member of our field team. An electrician who understands why a boundary exists is safer than one who simply knows where it is.
What Recertification Signals to Clients
When you hire an electrical contractor, you're trusting them with some of your most critical infrastructure—and with the safety of anyone who works near it. NFPA 70E recertification is one of the clearest signals that a contractor takes that responsibility seriously. It means their personnel have current training, their safety management system is active and audited, and they understand the hazards specific to electrical work in industrial and energy environments.
Three consecutive years of recertification tells you something about how we're wired—safety isn't a campaign here. It's the baseline.
How to Verify Contractor Safety Records
If you're evaluating electrical contractors for an upcoming project, don't hesitate to ask for documentation of their safety training and certifications. Reputable contractors will provide NFPA 70E certification records, OSHA training logs, EMR (Experience Modification Rate) data, and their written safety programme on request. Benchmark is happy to provide all of this as part of any pre-qualification process. Contact our team to request our safety documentation.