American Cranes & Transport: Setting Up for Success Part I
DICA was recently featured in the rigging review section of the February 2016 issue of American Cranes & Transport. Part 1 of a 2-part series can be read below or using the above link. This information was originally presented at the 2015 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop in Denver, Colo.…
Evaluating our Paradigms
Unless an organization makes a conscious effort to look frequently at its paradigms and their underlying assumptions, it may operate on out-dated beliefs long after reality has changed. -Mike Larson
Mike Larson recently published an excellent article in the January-February, 2016 issue of Lift and…
New Recessed Radius Outrigger Pads Introduced
February 1, 2015 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA, manufacturer of SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads, has introduced a new outrigger pad product line designed for the heavy loads and load distribution requirements of concrete pumping contractors.
Recessed Radius SafetyTech outrigger pads were announced at the…
FiberMax Dunnage Pads debut at World of Concrete
February 1, 2015 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Today, DICA announces that it has introduced a new outrigger stabilization system to meet the specific needs of concrete contractors. New FiberMax® Dunnage pads provide a rigid foundation for outrigger-enabled equipment, including concrete pumping equipment and…
New Safety Alert Addresses Crane Setups
A new Safety Alert was published on WorkCover Queensland (Australia) December 22, 2015, following a fatal accident involving a mobile crane. The safety alert information matches what DICA advocates and advises users of outrigger enabled equipment around the world to be aware of and know. In…
DICA Expands Presence at Conexpo-Con/Agg
December 9, 2016 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA will display it’s Made in the USA SafetyTech® outrigger pads and FiberMax® crane pads from two booth locations at the 2017 ConExpo-Con/Agg show, to be held March 7-11 in Las Vegas—C20571 and G4022.
“We have doubled our footprint in this important…
Safety Lessons for Crane Users from Deepwater Horizon
A recent blog post by David Vaucher MBA, MENG an oil and gas industry data analyst, about the movie Deepwater Horizon, is worth reading and using in safety training. The movie highlights the fact that many individuals attempted to stop the job, but were overridden for the sake of the schedule.
A…
Standard Outrigger Pad Use Policies Improve Safety
Many crane rental companies and DICA customers often report having standard policies in place regarding the use of outrigger pads or crane pads. DICA recommends using outrigger pads or cranes pads every time outriggers are deployed.
The recent article, "Experienced but not competent?" on page 41 in…
DICA to exhibit at World of Concrete 2017
October 13, 2016 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA, manufacturer, of the ergonomically friendly SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads, will display products for concrete pumping contractors at World of Concrete 2017 (Booth C6879). Recessed Radius SafetyTech outrigger pads are guaranteed unbreakable due to their engineered…
Lightweight FiberMax Crane Pads Improve Transport Options for Crane Companies
Permitting for mobile cranes across states and other jurisdictions can be a frustrating process. Central to the problem are various differences in allowable axles and allowable weights and the definition of non-divisible load. A September 2016 article in American Cranes & Transport, “A permitting…
