Scott Sutherland Gets Creative When Working in Uneven Conditions
He’s back at it! Scott Sutherland of AJ’s Concrete Pumping in Vancouver, BC, and creator of the Canadian Concrete Pumper YouTube channel is using his platform to share best practices for concrete pump operators.
In a recent video, 24 meters of boom, 56 inches of cribbing…, Sutherland takes viewers…
Kris Koberg Named Chairman of SC&RA Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force
August 29, 2022 (Urbandale, Iowa), The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) has named Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA, as Chairman of its new Outrigger Mat Resource Task Force, which is part of the Safety Education & Training Committee. The objective of the task force will be to advance…
The 1:1 Rule for Safe Setup Explained
Scott Southerland, of AJ's Concrete Pumping in Vancouver, BC and creator of the Canadian Concrete Pumper YouTube channel, uses his platform to provide a visual representation of best practices for concrete pump operators. In a recent video, Sutherland explains what the 1:1 rule is in proper outrigger…
New NCCCO Certification is Now Available for Concrete Pump Operators
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO) has launched a new certification program for operators of concrete pumps. CCO developed this concrete pump operator certification in response to requests from the industry so that concrete pump operators can follow the same increased…
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…