Townsend operates one of the largest fleets of vehicles in the utility industry. Our equipment operators are driving vehicles that can be 10 tons and larger, so they're responsible for ensuring their trucks follow all the laws and regulations that come with driving vehicles of that size. Recently, we got word that one of our trucks in the Midwest passed a complete...
Posted: 7/27/2018 1:00:00 PM by Townsend Corporation

While we hope it never happens, there may be a time where you have to help an injured coworker and provide first aid for any kind of blood-producing wound. So it's important to know about bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) and how to reduce the risks of contamination. Bloodborne pathogens are diseases transmitted through contact with human blood or other bodily fluids...
Posted: 7/26/2018 1:00:00 PM by Townsend Corporation

Let's be honest, being a tree trimmer can be dangerous. We use power equipment to cut through wood quickly. We work in all kinds of extreme weather, both hot and cold. And we work around power lines, both intact and downed. There are so many factors and moving parts when it comes to dealing with electrical safety in the first place, it's even more complicated...
Posted: 7/20/2018 1:00:00 PM by Townsend Corporation