Like many inventions, LiftGuard, a high-performance cast nylon sling edge protector, was born out of need.
In the 1990s, Ray Linton was working as a crane and rigging supervisor in a shipyard. He was responsible for critical lift planning and training. Concerned with safety, Linton understood…
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David Cowley is President of BOSS Crane & Rigging (Bennett On-Site Services, LLC). In 2013, he left Turner Brothers Crane & Rigging after nearly 18 years, where he worked his way up to Executive Vice President.
Throughout his career he has served on many committees and the board of directors…
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February 25, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA is pleased to become a member of the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF).
AWRF is a leading organization for sling fabricators and special rigging components manufacturers. The association works to promote safety standards for manufacturing, fabrication,…
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February 24, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) FiberTech™ Outrigger Pads are an ideal solution when extra rigidity is needed and weight is a concern. FiberTech Pads effectively spread outrigger loads and create stability for equipment such as mobile cranes, concrete pump trucks, high reach aerial devices,…
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While synthetic slings have many benefits, including high strength to low weight ratios, by their nature, both web slings and round slings need more frequent inspection and planning considerations.
Columbus McKinnon, a global manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment has produced a Guide to Rigging…
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Engineers are critical to the planning process and are the coordinator of all lift specific information. Ultimately, they are responsible for the safe planning of a lift including getting the equipment to the job site, set-up location, clearance issues, rigging designs, ground analysis and crane…
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BigRentz recently shared an excellent list of 11 Crane Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 297 deaths involving cranes from 2011 to 2017.
Among the Safety Tips for safe crane operations noted is the need to stabilize the crane. Many accidents and tip overs are…
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Jim Manson is President of Sun Concrete Pumping, a concrete pumping contractor in Grimes, Iowa. The company opened its doors in 1982 with a single small-line pump. Today it operates a diverse fleet with professional operators.
Sun Concrete is a family-owned and operated concrete pumping company with…
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December 16th (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will showcase products designed for tree care applications during the TCI Virtual Summit, January 13-15, 2021. The event is being held in an online platform where education sessions and tradeshow networking can occur in real time.
DICA will feature its SafetyTech®…
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Did you know? According to Ness Campbell Crane + Rigging, hand trauma makes up approximately 80 percent of all workplace injuries.
Whether you work with cranes, aerial equipment, concrete pumps or other type of outrigger enabled equipment, you know that your hands are essential to the job.
A recent…
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Ray Linton and the Development of Magnetic Sling Protectors
Q&A with BOSS Crane’s David Cowley
DICA Accepted to the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators Association
FiberTech Outrigger Pads Provide Strong, Rigid Setup in Lighter Weight Package
Plan Ahead to Protect Slings from Damage
Understanding The Value Engineers Bring to Safe Planning
Crane Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents
Q&A with Sun Concrete Pumping’s Jim Manson
DICA to Feature Equipment Setup Solutions for Arborists
Best Practices for Preventing Hand Injuries