DICA adds Special Duty Outrigger Pads to eCommerce Site
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,…
Wheel Loads, Like Outrigger Reaction Forces, Must Be Part of the Equipment Setup Plan
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…
DICA Encourages Ergonomic Material Handling
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…
2021 Utility Expo Proves to be the Biggest in the Demo Show’s History
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…
DICA to feature products for Utility Contractors at 2021 Utility Expo
DICA will highlight products for utility contractors from its Outrigger and Crane Pad, Ground Protection, Cribbing and Blocking, and Rigging product lines during The Utility Expo. The show will be held September 28-30, 2021 in Louisville, Ky. Visit DICA at booth N1331.
These and other DICA products…
DICA Outrigger and Crane Pads Now Used Worldwide
August 16, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA recently closed a historic sale in Antarctica to the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). With this purchase, DICA’s Outrigger Pads and Crane Pads are now in use on all seven continents and in more than 50 countries around the world.
USAP—which supports…
DICA TuffGrip® Handles Encourage Proper Pad Handling
DICA’s patented TuffGrip® Handles provide excellent ergonomic benefits for operators. They are comfortable and strong, yet flexible and incredibly durable. Made from engineered thermoplastic material they reduce cutting, pinching and fatigue caused by typical rope, cable and chain handles.
TuffGrip…
DICA to Collaborate with Industrial Training International to create Mobile Crane Ground Condition Education Courses
May 21, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA and Industrial Training International (ITI) announce a collaboration to create education content focused on ground conditions and preparation when using mobile cranes. The initial courses are expected to launch in Q2 2021 and are titled Ground Conditions &…
DICA and NBIS Promote Setup Awareness to Decrease Risk in Crane Operations
Understanding how to properly assess the site and outrigger pad set-up is crucial to keeping your jobsite and crews safe.
Kris Koberg, CEO if DICA, and Billy Smith, Executive Vice President Claims & Risk Management for NBIS were recently interviewed for Construction Executive’s article, Outrigger…
Understanding and Respecting the Ground We Set Up On
Safe crane operations are contingent on understanding and having respect for the ground you are setting up on. Most lift planners and lift directors are not geotechnical engineers, but they do need to understand the basics of soil classification.
An article published by Pile Buck provides straightforward…