Patrick Newton Named New VP of Commercial

Aberdeen, MD, January 4, 2021: Patrick Newton has been named the new VP of Benfield Electric’s Commercial Division. After 43 years as VP of Commercial, Bruce Pindell is retiring from Benfield Electric Co. “I have no doubt that not only will Pat do an exceptional job heading up the department.” ~Greg Benfield “Pat has always … Continued

Benfield Electric Celebrates One-Year No Loss-Time Accidents

Today marks One-Year of No Lost-Time Accidents for Benfield Electric Co.
Safety is of utmost importance for Benfield Employees and starts from the top down. “I am extremely proud of this achievement. Our greatest concern is the safety of our employees”, says Greg Benfield, President of Benfield Electric.

Heart to Beat, LLC. Conducts First Aid / CPR / AED Safety Training

This year’s First Aid, CPR, and AED training sessions are being conducted by Heart to Beat, LLC.
First Aid, CPR and AED Certification is a bi-annual requirement for all Benfield Electric Project Mangers and Foremen. Health and Safety have been a particular focus this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Are Space Heaters Safe?

half of all home heating fires occur during the months of December, January, and February. If you plan to use a space heater this fall, be sure to find a model that remains cool to the touch to avoid burn risk and invest in one with an auto shut-off feature in case the unit is tipped over or overheats. Turn it off and unplug your space heater before you leave the room or head to bed.

Back to School Safety Tips

Summer is over and it’s back to school time again but the “new normal” doesn’t always feel so normal for many of this year’s students. Whether the students in your home are back in their physical classrooms, returning to college dorms, or pursuing this fall’s studies from the kitchen table- here are a few practical … Continued

Four Reasons You Need to Install a Ceiling Fan

Ceiling Fans Keep Your Indoor Spaces Cool While the installation of a ceiling fan alone won’t lower the temperature of your indoor space, it will help improve the efficiency of your air conditioning unit. By circulating the air throughout your room, a ceiling fan helps distribute the cool air throughout your space. Ceiling Fans Increase … Continued