2020 - DICA

The Proactive Approach to OSHA Inspections

June 23, 2020

A 2018 issue of Pile Buck, the international deep foundations and marine construction magazine, published an excellent article titled How to Prepare for OSHA Inspections. The article highlights simple steps for managers, field workers, and operators to use in preparation for OSHA inspections and surviving…

Taking Safety Beyond Hazard Recognition in Concrete Pumping Applications

June 5, 2020

There are a number of risks associated with concrete pumping activities. In a recent article NBIS, a program administrator and Managing General Underwriter, offers suggestions for creating an effective safety culture. The article suggests that hazard identification—such as proximity to power lines…

The Importance of Soil Sample Testing

June 1, 2020

Pile Buck, the international deep foundations and marine construction magazine, featured a guide to soil mechanics in the May/June 2019 issue. This excellent article discusses methodologies and equipment used in field exploration, in order to assess geological conditions. Understanding specific ground…

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SC&RA Member Tyler Elliff, Advocates for Crane Construction Standards in Tree Care

May 22, 2020

A recent press release from Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) highlighted the ongoing work of SC&RA member Tyler Elliff of Precision Crane Service, Windsor, Calif., regarding crane use in tree care. Because risks faced by crane operators in construction or tree…

Tips for Setting Up Knuckleboom Cranes

May 7, 2020

A recent article in Telecom and Utility Construction outlines the six best practices for setting up a knuckleboom crane. One of the tips is to ensure that the ground can hold the weight of the crane along with the weight of the load. Knucklebooms typically have small outrigger floats which lead to…

DICA’s Kris Koberg Named to SC&RA’s Safety Education & Training Committee

May 6, 2020

May 6, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Kris Koberg CEO of DICA, was recently named to serve a three-year term on the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association’s (SC&RA) Crane & Rigging Group Safety Education & Training Committee. Koberg’s nomination was approved on April 30 during the…

TCIA and ISA Distill Essential Tree Care Services into Three Categories

May 1, 2020

T&D World reports the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) have issued guidance to their members to assist them in determining which types of tree care work should be considered essential. “TCIA and ISA deem certain aspects of tree care to…

How to Protect Your Business from a Frustrating Legal Trend

April 20, 2020

In a recent article by Bill Smith in American Cranes & Transport (AC&T), the risk management expert discusses how to protect your business from a frustrating legal trend known as “Reptile Strategy." To quote, “Make no mistake: Reptile strategy is designed to take your business and tear…

Fighting For the American Economy

April 6, 2020

Equipment manufacturers support 2.8 million jobs in the United States, representing 12% of all U.S. manufacturing jobs. In Iowa, where DICA is headquartered, equipment manufacturers contribute $13.7 billion to the state economy. Recently the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) sent a letter…

U.S. Homeland Security Recognizes Crane and Rigging As Essential Critical Infrastructure

April 1, 2020

(CENTREVILLE, VA) – The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association received notice today from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirming the U.S. crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industry and its workers as Essential Critical Infrastructure. In Guidance on the Essential…