Utility Products; Avoiding Slips, Trips & Falls

When working in the field, it is common for crews to navigate uneven terrain like rocks and tree roots. Pair that with the laundry list of tasks that need to be completed in a work day can make employees vulnerable to workplace falls, slips, and trips. An article from Utility Products, references…

DICA Expands Ground Protection Mats to Include Access Mats

April 20, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa) Just in time for the busy spring season when contractors are working in challenging weather conditions and on soft ground, DICA announces the expansion of its ground protection products, and the addition of new access mats. Light-duty LibertyMats join the ground protection…

Behind the Scenes Look at FiberMax Crane Mats

Crane Hot Line recently interviewed DICA CEO, Kris Koberg. For the first time, DICA gives customers a behind the scenes look into how the FiberMax Crane Pads are manufactured. The article details key features of the innovative crane pad, and how the exclusive design and patented manufactuirng process…

Don’t Forget Loads Imposed by Tire & Crawlers, and What Happens Beneath the Surface of the Ground

At DICA, we often discuss outrigger reaction forces, ground bearing pressure under outriggers and crane pads, crane mats, and ground bearing capacity.  A recent article written by Geoffrey Goldberg, Ground Pressure Considerations and published in American Cranes & Transport, presents insightful…

Outrigger Pad Setup as Part of Your Lift Plan

A1A Software’s 3D Lift Plan allows users to calculate outrigger loads and select outrigger pads or crane pads without creating a full lift plan. In 2017, A1A Software integrated DICA’s SafetyTech Outrigger Pads and FiberTech Crane Pads into 3D Lift Plan, making it easy for users to select and include…

DICA Outrigger Pads For Concrete Pump Trucks

December 15, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) Many concrete contractors report that pump truck rollover is one of the more common accidents in the industry. SafetyTech Recessed Radius Outrigger Pads from DICA are designed for out-and-down outriggers with round floats, which are common in the concrete pumping…

DICA Outrigger Pads & Cribbing Blocks Include Positive Ergonomic Features

December 15, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) In crane operations, we usually assume the crane is doing all the heavy lifting. However, one of the leading causes of workman’s comp claims each year are caused by lifting heavy and awkward items such as outrigger pads and cribbing. Manual lifting tasks…

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