Hellman & Gilston Electric Hosts Electrical Division Safety Day at Bronx Headquarters
Hellman Electric and Gilston Electric recently hosted the Electrical Division Safety Day at its Bronx headquarters, bringing together field personnel, safety leaders, manufacturers, and union representatives for a full day dedicated to advancing jobsite safety, workforce education, and industry collaboration.
The event was made possible through the support of Electra USA, whose partnership helped deliver a comprehensive safety-focused experience for attendees.
Reinforcing a Culture of Safety
Safety Day served as more than a training initiative. It reflected the industry’s continued investment in proactive safety education, hands-on learning, and workforce engagement across every level of operations.
Attendees heard from Ray West, Bronx Business Representative, who spoke about Hellman Electric and Gilston Electric ’s longstanding ties to the New York community and its relationship with Local 3 IBEW. His remarks emphasized the importance of union partnerships, workforce development, and maintaining a culture where safety and craftsmanship remain inseparable.
Industry Partners Deliver Live Demonstrations
Throughout the event, leading manufacturers and safety partners conducted live demonstrations and product education sessions designed to reinforce best practices in the field.
Participating partners included:
- Milwaukee Tool
- Greenlee
- Portwest
- Menotti Safety
- Werner Ladders
- 3M Fall Protection
Demonstrations covered critical topics including ladder safety, fall protection systems, PPE standards, tool safety, and jobsite preparedness. Employees had the opportunity to engage directly with manufacturers, evaluate new equipment, and participate in practical, hands-on safety discussions relevant to day-to-day field operations.
Employee Engagement & Recognition
In addition to educational sessions and demonstrations, attendees received vendor-sponsored swag bags and participated in raffles throughout the day, with employees taking home tools, equipment, and other giveaways provided by participating partners.
The event created an opportunity for crews, vendors, and industry representatives to connect outside the jobsite while reinforcing the shared responsibility of maintaining safe working environments across the electrical industry.
Catering was provided by Great American BBQ, helping bring teams together throughout the day in a relaxed and collaborative setting.
Investing in the Workforce
At Hellman Electric and Gilston Electric, safety remains a core operational priority and a critical part of how projects are executed across the region. Hosting events like Electrical Division Safety Day reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting workforce education, strengthening industry partnerships, and ensuring employees have access to the latest safety resources, training, and technologies available in the field.
As the industry continues to evolve, collaboration between contractors, unions, manufacturers, and safety organizations remains essential to building safer, smarter, and more efficient jobsites for the future.
