Jason Townsell, CSP, was named EHS Today's 2010 Future Leader in EHS. He works for AECOM as a program safety manager at San Diego International Airport.

(The postings on this site represent the author's personal opinions and statements and do not represent or reflect the opinions, positions or strategies of AECOM Technology Corp. or its subsidiaries or affiliated entities.)

Posts by Jason Townsell

meeting needs in training
in EHS OutLoud Blog Feb. 19, 2013

The 3 Worker Needs Your Training Program Must Meet

In a follow-up installment to his two-part series “Developing an Effective Training and Development Program,” Jason Townsell discusses the importance....More
implementing knowledge, skills and attitudes
in EHS OutLoud Blog Jan. 23, 2013

Developing an Effective Training and Development Program, Part 2: Implementing KSAs

In Part 1 of this series, we examined the role organizational structure plays in developing an effective training and development program. In this....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog Jan. 17, 2013

Developing an Effective Training and Development Program, Part 1: Organizational Structure

In this first post of a two-part series addressing the development of an effective training and development program, I will focus on the importance....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog Aug. 28, 2012

Professional Ethics ... Are You Practicing Them?

Adhering to professional ethics will make for a more dependable and respected landscape for all EHS professionals....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog Jul. 11, 2012

EHS by the Numbers

  I often feel compelled to defend the benefits and history of progressive EHS programs and practices. The necessity to do this arises out....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog May. 16, 2012

The Characteristics of an Effective EHS Trainer

In March, I wrote a blog post titled “ Who Needs This Training? (Hint: Not Everyone).” The article focused on the importance of providing safety....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog May. 1, 2012

Navigating and Analyzing Fall Hazards

While much advancement has been made in fall protection equipment and technology, falls remain a serious concern in today's work force. Falls are....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog Mar. 28, 2012

Behavior-Based Safety: The Pros and Cons

Behavior-based safety (commonly referred to as BBS) relies heavily on the psychology of learning and motivation through stimulus and response as a....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog Mar. 9, 2012

Who Needs This Training? (Hint: Not Everyone)

As a former occupational safety training vendor, I have observed the disinterested and confused faces of students who probably should not have been....More
in EHS OutLoud Blog Jan. 31, 2012

Why Return-to-Work Programs Work

In today’s professional landscape, it is not uncommon for EHS professionals to also don the risk manager hat. While managing risk has much to do with....More