Our Commitment to Safety
Safety isn’t just a priority — it’s a necessity, especially in tough working environments. For our team members, it’s about protecting their health, well–being and loved ones. For Townsend, it’s about earning our clients’ trust and ensuring we continue to thrive. That’s why we’re committed to going above and beyond to keep safety at the forefront of everything we do.
Training and Growing in Safety
The constant training of employees in safety and best workplace practices is an essential ingredient to the company’s success. The company utilizes mobile training centers equipped with an indoor theater and multiple training props to simulate onsite activities of our field employees. Still, the principal tool for employee training has been and will remain on-the-job supervised training. Also, on a quarterly basis, the company brings all its field managers together to analyze past results, review problem areas and discuss new training techniques, industry developments and more.
Advanced Certifications
Our advanced certifications showcase our commitment to excellence, expertise and safety.
TCIA Accredited Utility Contractor
Designates a high standard of business practices and compliance-audit process for commercial right-of-way (ROW) vegetation management/utility line clearance contractors.
ISA Utility Specialist
Certifies electric utility arborists, foresters or vegetation manager on topics such as electric utility pruning, program management, integrated vegetation management, electrical knowledge, customer relations, and storm response.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
IBEW certification ensures our electricians meet the highest standards of safety, skill, and professionalism in electrical work.
ISA Certified Arborist
ISA Certified Arborists are experts in tree care and management, with a comprehensive understanding of arboricultural best practices.
CTSP
The only individual safety credentialing program in the industry. The ideal CTSP shares attributes of a coach, including good communication skills, strong instructional skills, Model behavior that leads to a safer work environment