Critical Safety Standards and Crash Data Underpinning Our Mission
We at DHF Emergency Attenuator Services operate with unwavering adherence to established safety Laws & Standards because compliance is non-negotiable when lives are at stake. This commitment begins with rigorously following the Texas Move Over/Slow Down law, where penalties were notably increased in 2023 to further safeguard responders. Our field operations are strictly guided by the technical specifications of MUTCD guidelines (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), particularly concerning precise shadow vehicle spacing. Critically, our TMA units are certified under the most stringent MASH/NCHRP testing requirements, guaranteeing their energy-absorbing effectiveness in a crash. We ensure every deployment meets these high standards for your protection and liability reduction.
Industry Resources: Guidance and Best Practices
We actively utilize and support the following critical industry Resources to inform our procedures and promote broader public safety awareness:
- FHWA/ATSSA: We follow guidance on proper shadow vehicle positioning and best practices for temporary traffic control.
- NIOSH: We consult official reports on responder struck-by safety to continually improve our operational protocols.
- TxDOT: We actively support the “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign to educate motorists on safe driving around incidents and work zones.
