About Us
Tech Safety Lines provides safety training, rescue equipment, and consulting for all industries. Our proprietary training programs and patented safety equipment equip your team with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe—whether working at height or on the ground. We’re proud to be ISO 9001:2015 certified, a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and a Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Vendor. This is our story.
9/11: The Beginning
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Diane Waghorne watched the tragedy unfold on the news along with the rest of the world. She kept asking herself: how was it possible that so many people trapped in the burning buildings had no way to get down safely? That question stayed with her in the days, weeks, and months that followed. Determined to act, Waghorne made up her mind—she wanted to save lives. Just three weeks after the towers fell, she was on a plane headed to a military manufacturing plant.
Military Compact Descender (MCD)
Diane’s research led her to a product designed to help people descend safely in dangerous situations. She eventually acquired the patent for the Military Compact Descender (MCD) and moved its manufacturing to North Texas. Her passion for incident prevention across all industries, combined with her unwavering commitment to protecting lives, has set Tech Safety Lines apart as a leader in rescue.
TSL Founded
What began at Diane’s kitchen table in 2002 has grown into two training centers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, offering more than 30,000 square feet of training space. Today, over 50,000 rescue kits are in use across 38+ countries worldwide.
Dallas Fire Department
Tech Safety Lines proudly works with members of the Dallas Fire Department’s Technical Rescue Team as instructors for our safety training courses. Their extensive experience and certifications bring real-world scenarios to both the classroom and training floor, creating hands-on, engaging, and directly applicable instruction.
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Services
Safety Consultation
Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your company’s specific needs.
Train With Us
Establish a comprehensive safety program with customized training courses, supported by our multilingual, on-site training providers worldwide.
Custom Design
Work with our experts to address your company’s unique safety challenges through custom-designed equipment solutions.
Track Record
With a proven track record, we deliver tailored solutions for industries including aerospace, energy, and construction.
