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Justin Pinkalla is the West Regional Sales Manager for Terex Utilities, which makes aerial devices, digger derricks, and auger drills for the electric utility industry. He has been with the company since 2000 and is based in Florida. Learn more at www.terex.com/utilities DICA: You got your start in manufacturing as a mechanic and recently completed […]
The Tree Care Industry Magazine recently published an article by Emily Duane, that covers the importance of proper outrigger pad, crane pad and cribbing setup. It also addresses the magnitude of risk crane operators face every day. Highlights of that article are captured below. To read the article in it’s entirety, see the TCI website […]
Our brand-new safety series, Outrigger Pad Basics was developed in partnership with NBIS, the leading insurance provider for crane and rigging, concrete pumping and heavy haul equipment. The essential tips for outrigger pad safety are helpful companions to jobsite responsibilities outlined in OSHA 1926:1402. #1: ALWAYS USE OUTRIGGER PADS Use outrigger pads on every job and […]
Zack Parnell is President & CEO of Industrial Training International (ITI), a training solutions provider for crane operations, rigging, lift planning, and engineering. He joined the company as Director of Business Development in 2009 and has served as President & CEO since 2015. Learn more at www.iti.com. DICA: You state on your LinkedIn profile that […]
We recently partnered with the GKS team to develop a fully engineered blocking solution for heavy machinery. The new Jack and Roll block is a safer, more durable solution to replace scrap or wood blocking options. See the following link to learn more about the Jack and Roll block at American Cranes & Transport or […]
There is no one size fits all when it comes to choosing the right outrigger pad or cribbing block for the job. Selecting pads specific to your equipment and ground bearing pressure plan is essential to helping prevent crane accidents related to ground condition issues. A recent article in Cranes Today, Tread Softly, explains the difference […]
Make sure to see DICA’s 10 Tips for Successful Setup, featured in a new NBIS article. According to a recent study, ground conditions are the third leading cause of operational accidents. Understanding and accounting for your ground conditions is key to avoiding operational accidents. See below for the introduction to NBIS’s article or here for […]
Whether you operate aerial devices, cranes and other lifting equipment, situational awareness is central to reducing the risk of injury and even death. A recent article by Neal Gracey of Henkels & McCoy, published by Incident Prevention, addresses three aspects of situational awareness: perception, comprehension, and projection. Gracey explains that the ability to identify hazards […]
Summer is coming to a close across much of the country where heatwaves are giving way to cooler temps and wetter weather. With the change of seasons, now is a great time to outfit your crews with the ground protection mats they need to keep working in the soggy conditions fall has to offer. Using professional […]
Sept 1st, 2020 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA announces a brand name change for its acquired Linton Rigging Gear line of products to “LiftGuard Magnetic Sling Protectors.“ LiftGuard joined the DICA family of engineered products following the company’s acquisition of Linton Rigging Gear earlier this year. LiftGuard Sling Protectors prevent damage to slings caused by contact with […]
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