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Posted 05.16.2012

The FIT Safety System by DICA provides a coordinated system of Safety Tech Outrigger Pad Fitting, Innovation and Training that delivers exceptional lo...

The DICA FIT Safety System – Innovation

Posted 05.16.2012

Safety Tech Outrigger Pads provide industry leading safety features that effectively spread the load and prevent ergonomic injuries when used properl...

DICA Exhibiting at CRC Crane and Rigging Conferenc

Posted 04.26.2012

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the CRC Crane & Rigging/Industrial Crane & Hoist Conference in New Orleans, LA, May 23-24. The conf...

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iP Safety Conference and Expo

Posted 04.25.2012

We’ll be exhibiting in San Antonio, TX, May 2-3, 2012 at the iP Safety Conference and Expo – the utility industry’s leading education event for safety, training and operations professionals.

We’re excited talk with some of the utility industry’s leading professionals about the combination of Safety Tech™ Outrigger Pads and the FIT™ Safety System. A powerful combination exclusive to DICA that provides effective load distribution and ergonomic safety through dynamic based fitting, industry leading product innovation and practical training in the fundamental principles of safe outrigger pad setups.

Visit us in San Antonio or call us at 800.610.3422 to Get FIT and Make Your Setup Safe!

Utility Fleet Professional and the DICA TuffGrip Handle System

Posted 03.19.2012

Utility Fleet Professional posted a write up on the DICA TuffGrip Handle System in their New Product Releases section.

The TuffGrip Handle System provides significant ergonomic benefits and is available on all DICA Safety Tech Outrigger Pads, with the exception of DR362, DR482 and DR602.

To learn more about the TuffGrip Handle System and Safety Tech Outrigger Pads, contact DICA today at 800.610.3422 or [email protected]

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Tags: DICA Outrigger Pads, Outrigger Pads, TuffGrip Handle System

DICA Exhibiting at the ISA International Sign Expo – Booth #360

Posted 03.16.2012

DICA will be co-exhibiting with Elliot Equipment (Booth #360) at the ISA International Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida March 22-24. The ISA Sign Expo is the premier event for the global sign industry and our co-booth with Elliot will have plenty of great outrigger enabled equipment and DICA Outrigger Pads to check out.

We’ll be on hand to meet with folks and discuss how Safety Tech ™ Outrigger Pads provide the load bearing performance and ergonomic safety needed to help prevent tip-overs, damaged surfaces and personnel injuries. DICA’s engineered thermoplastic construction provides the backbone of strength and flexibility needed to deliver effective load distribution. Additional features like our Industrial Grade Safety Texturing, Radius Edge and Corner Design and the TuffGrip™ Handle System provide excellent ergonomic safety for personnel.

To learn more about Safety Tech Outrigger Pads and the Fitting, Innovation and Training aspects of the FIT™ Safety System, contact DICA today.

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Tags: Bucket Trucks, FIT Safety System, Mobile Cranes, Outrigger Pad Fitting, Outrigger Pad Innovation, Outrigger Pad Training, Outrigger Pads, Safety Tech Outrigger Pads

DICA Outrigger Pads Equal Effective Load Distribution and Ergonomic Safety

Posted 02.15.2012

Our mission is to provide exceptional products that are engineered for your needs and improve the safety of your setup. Our latest marketing piece can be found here that shares how we provide effective load distribution and ergonomic safety through our full line of DICA Outrigger Pads.

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Tags: Crane Outrigger Pads, FIT Safety System. Safety Tech Outrigger Pads, Outrigger Pads, Stabalizer Pads

DICA Exhibiting at the NTEA Work Truck Show

Posted 02.15.2012

DICA will be exhibiting at the NTEA Work Truck Show in the Indiana Convention Center March 5-6 2012. The NTEA Work Truck Show is the largest work truck show in North America and brings together work truck manufacturers and work truck accessories manufacturers with people and companies who utilize them.

We’ll be on hand to meet with folks and discuss how DICA Outrigger Pad fitting, innovation and training are specifically designed to improve the outrigger pad setups for utility trucks and mobile cranes. We’ll also be on hand to demonstrate how our products provide meaningful ergonomic safety for crew members and your company’s bottom line.

We hope to see you in Indianapolis but if you can’t make it, just give us a call to learn more about how we can improve the safety of your setup

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Tags: Crane Outrigger Pads, Electric Utility, Mobile Cranes. Outrigger Pad Safety, Outrigger Pads

Crane Overturns in Oklahoma City

Posted 02.02.2012

Vertikal.net reports that a mobile crane overturned in Oklahoma City yesterday. The cause of the accident is unknown at this time but it’s always a good time to remember that proper cribbing, matting and outrigger pads are a must to safely reduce ground pressures under outriggers.

Source: Vertikal.net

If you’d like to learn how to improve the effectiveness and safety of your outrigger pad setup, we’re here to help. We provide industry leading outrigger pads, crane outrigger pads anddunnage that’s guaranteed for life. Give us a call at 800-610-3422 or email us at [email protected]

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Tags: Crane Matting, Crane Outrigger Pads, Outrigger Pads, Wood Outrigger Pads

Crane Accident Provides Reminder for Safe Setup of Outrigger Pads in Winter

Posted 01.27.2012

A crane recently overturned as it was operated on wintery ground conditions in New Hampshire. It’s provides a good reminder that one of the most important aspects to a safe setup with any outrigger pad is learning to safely and effectively use them.

Source: Vertikal.net

A factor that may have contributed to this particular accident was the presence of snow and ice under the outriggers. It’s critically important that operators always remove all snow and ice from the location where outrigger pads will be set. Pressure creates friction which causes heat. A ground condition that may not look slick when setting up can become very slick when the outrigger foot is engaged on the outrigger pad.

For the full story, please visit Vertikal.net site.

If you’d like to learn how to improve the effectiveness and safety of your outrigger pad setup, we’re here to help. We provide industry leading outrigger pads, crane outrigger pads and dunnage that’s guaranteed for life. Give us a call at 800-610-3422 or email us at [email protected]

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Tags: Crane Matting, Crane Outrigger Pads, How to Use Outrigger Pads, Outrigger Pads

Abilene High Lift Aerial and DICA Outrigger Pads

Posted 01.26.2012

Access International recently published an article about our good friends at Abilene High Lift Aerial. Below is a great photo from the article of Steve Roth and his crew operating one of the highest aerial platforms in North America.

Source: Access International

We’re thankful to be the outrigger pad of choice for Abilene’s lifting operations, especially so because of the value Steve and his team place on stability, safety and efficiency. To learn more about the work Abilene does at Panther Creek, please click the Access International link. To see some additional amazing photos from the top of their 328 foot aerial platform with DICA DR602 Outrigger Pads as the foundation, click here.

DICA Safety Tech Outrigger Pads and Dunnage Pads provide the industry leading option for engineered Crane Outrigger Pads that make your setup safe. If you’d like to learn how to improve the effectiveness and safety of your outrigger pad setup, we’re here to help. Give us a call at 800-610-3422 or email us at [email protected]

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Tags: Crane Mats, Crane Outrigger Pads, cribbing, cribbing plates, DICA, Dunnage, Outrigger Pads

Lack of Outrigger Pads Results in Serious Crane Incident

Posted 12.23.2011

Vertikal.net reports of a recent crane rollover in Oslo, Norway. The cause of the accident was a failure to use proper outrigger pads. This resulted in a point loaded setup (failing to spread a concentrated load over a wide enough area) and lead to the outrigger foot punching through the paved surface and the toppling of the crane.

Source: Vertikal.net

Proper outrigger pads, cribbing and dunnage are essential for the safe and effective load distribution needed during all crane lifting operations. DICA Safety Tech Outrigger Pads and Dunnage Pads provide the industry leading option for engineered crane outrigger pads that make your setup safe.

If you’d like to learn how to improve the safety of your setup, we’re here to help. Give us a call at 800-610-3422 or email us at [email protected]

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Tags: Crane Outrigger Pads, Cranes, DICA Outrigger Pads, Outrigger Pads

Lack or Poorly Sized Outrigger Pads Leads to Mobile Crane Accident

Posted 12.20.2011

Vertikal.net posted a helpful article about a recent mobile crane rollover in Arrowton, South Island, New Zealand. The key factors were soft ground, a challenging lift and a lack of or poorly sized outrigger pads.

Source: Vertikal.net

If you’d like to learn how to improve the safety of your setup, we’re here to serve you. Give us a call at 800-610-3422 or email us at [email protected]

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Tags: Cranes, Mobile Cranes, Outrigger Pads, Safety