NIOSH Releases Information on Using Truck-Mounted Attenuators in the Emergency Services

November 5, 2024

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Science Blog has released a post on Protecting Workers on the Roadways: The Use of Truck-Mounted Attenuators in the Fire and Emergency Services. These energy-absorbing devices attach to the rear of trailers or trucks to reduce the force of impact and increase survivability should a crash occur. Responders are encouraged to read the post and then answer questions that are posed at the end to help inform future work on this topic. Read article.