Platinum designation reflects ERS’s strong safety management system and outstanding results.
Columbus, Ohio [August 22, 2025] – Electrical Reliability Services, (ERS), a trusted leader in electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services, has been honored with the Platinum Safety Award from Highwire, a leading Contractor Success Platform. This top-tier recognition is awarded to companies that achieve a score of 95–100 on Highwire’s thorough Safety Assessment, reflecting superior safety performance and management.
“Receiving the Platinum Safety Award from Highwire is a powerful validation of our team’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of workplace safety,” said Eric Nation, vice president – service operations. “We take pride in creating an environment where safety is a shared responsibility and a foundation for everything we do.”
Highwire’s Safety Assessment evaluates both historical and current safety performance through a consistent, objective methodology. The assessment helps asset owners and contractors monitor risk, drive accountability, and promote a culture of continuous safety improvement. Earning a top score demonstrates a company's proactive approach to identifying, managing, and mitigating risks.
“Safety is more than a policy at ERS; it’s a core part of who we are,” said John Foged, environmental, health & safety manager at Electrical Reliability Services. “This recognition from Highwire reflects the daily commitment of our team members to uphold the highest safety standards, watch out for one another, and take ownership of doing the job the right way every time.”
“ERS has an ongoing dedication to maintaining safe, compliant operations across every job site and function. From leadership to field personnel, safety is woven into every aspect of the organization’s operations. ERS implements a robust training program that equips employees with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize hazards, follow best practices, and respond effectively in real-time. Ongoing performance monitoring, proactive risk mitigation, and a deeply ingrained culture of accountability ensure that safety is never compromised. At ERS, the goal is simple but critical: to send every employee home safely at the end of every day,” said Foged.
For more information about ERS and its services, visit ERS.vertiv.com.
About ERS
Since 1971, Electrical Reliability Services (ERS) has provided comprehensive electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering solutions for mission-critical facilities across North America. Serving a wide range of industries including data centers, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, and renewable energy, ERS is dedicated to maximizing electrical system safety, performance, and compliance. With over 300 NETA-certified technicians and engineers and a network of more than 20 service locations, ERS brings unmatched technical expertise, national reach, and rapid response to every project helping clients reduce risk, improve reliability, and maintain operational continuity.
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