When FiberMax Crane Pads were introduced at the 2014 ConExpo-Con/Agg Expo, the product marked a turning point for the industry. The first of its kind crane pad combined new materials, core designs and manufacturing processes that immediately provided four distinct advantages over traditional steel crane…
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As a basic practice, any device or equipment equipped with stabilizers or outriggers should use properly sized outrigger pads for every setup to improve stability, reduce ground bearing pressure and increase safety. An article from Custom One Truck dives into the different kind of outriggers for Truck-Mounted…
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DICA showcased popular products for arborists and tree care professionals at TCI Expo in November in Indianapolis, Ind. The conference and trade show is hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association, and is the world’s largest tree care industry conference and trade show. The conference featured more…
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November 29, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA continues to expand its product offerings on its new eCommerce portal. The company announces that Special Duty Outrigger Pads from the SafetyTech product line, can now be purchased online.
Commonly used by utilities, tree care and construction industries,…
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Assessing ground conditions and verifying that the ground will support the equipment you are using isn’t just limited to cranes, concrete pumpers, or aerial devices. The same is true for self-propelled Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPS).
A 2021 article about floor loading and a 2019 webinar…
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The International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA) has released new Guidance on Mobile Crane Ground Preparation for Wind Farm Construction. The soil bearing capacity of access roads and crane work areas are among the considerations that ICSA identifies for assessment during planning. Released in August…
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that construction is one of the most injury prone industries, due to employees frequently needing to repeatedly lift, stoop, kneel, twist, grip, and stretch. These repetitive motions can lead to musculoskeletal injuries, including…
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As with many supply chains across the U.S. today, we have seen unprecedented plastic resin disruptions and shortages. This has caused sharp increases in the costs of all DICA products. In addition, labor and transportation costs have similarly spiked. To date, we have held off making changes to our pricing…
More than 16,500 attendees made the rounds at the Utility Expo in September in Louisville, Ky. “Given that this was one of the first in-person shows in nearly two years, we were pleased with the turn out,” said Kerry Koberg, Strategic Accounts Director of DICA. “It was great to be back face-to-face…
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Selecting appropriate rigging hardware and inspecting it before use are two critical steps every time a load is lifted. As severe winter weather ripped through much of the country in mid-February 2021, this article from The Crosby Group serves as a great reminder for using rigging hardware in cold temperatures.…
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Get Inside a FiberMax Crane Pad!
Best Practices for Safe Set Up
Ergonomic Benefits Shine at TCI Expo
DICA adds Special Duty Outrigger Pads to eCommerce Site
Wheel Loads, Like Outrigger Reaction Forces, Must Be Part of the Equipment Setup Plan
New Guidance on Ground Preparation for Wind Farm Construction
DICA Encourages Ergonomic Material Handling
November 8th SafetyTech Price Increase
2021 Utility Expo Proves to be the Biggest in the Demo Show’s History
Careful Rigging in Cold Weather