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Q&A with BOSS Crane’s David Cowley

March 1, 2021

David Cowley is President of BOSS Crane & Rigging (Bennett On-Site Services, LLC). In 2013, he left Turner Brothers Crane & Rigging after nearly 18 years, where he worked his way up to Executive Vice President. Throughout his career he has served on many committees and the board of directors…

DICA Accepted to the Associated Wire Rope Manufacturers Association

February 25, 2021

February 25, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) DICA is pleased to become a member of the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF). AWRF is a leading organization for sling fabricators and special rigging components manufacturers. The association works to promote safety standards for manufacturing, fabrication,…

FiberTech Outrigger Pads Provide Strong, Rigid Setup in Lighter Weight Package

February 24, 2021

February 24, 2021 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) FiberTech™ Outrigger Pads are an ideal solution when extra rigidity is needed and weight is a concern. FiberTech Pads effectively spread outrigger loads and create stability for equipment such as mobile cranes, concrete pump trucks, high reach aerial devices,…

Plan Ahead to Protect Slings from Damage

February 10, 2021

While synthetic slings have many benefits, including high strength to low weight ratios, by their nature, both web slings and round slings need more frequent inspection and planning considerations. Columbus McKinnon, a global manufacturer of hoisting and lifting equipment has produced a Guide to Rigging…

Understanding The Value Engineers Bring to Safe Planning

February 9, 2021

Engineers are critical to the planning process and are the coordinator of all lift specific information. Ultimately, they are responsible for the safe planning of a lift including getting the equipment to the job site, set-up location, clearance issues, rigging designs, ground analysis and crane…

Crane Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents

January 21, 2021

BigRentz recently shared an excellent list of 11 Crane Safety Tips to Prevent Accidents. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 297 deaths involving cranes from 2011 to 2017. Among the Safety Tips for safe crane operations noted is the need to stabilize the crane. Many accidents and tip overs are…

Q&A with NessCampbell’s Jonelle Anderson

December 3, 2020

Jonelle Anderson is Director of Marketing for NessCampbell Crane + Rigging with eight locations throughout Oregon and Washington. In addition to crane and rigging services, the company provides specialized transportation and engineering. The company’s history dates back to 1946 and began operations…

Best Practices for Preventing Hand Injuries

December 2, 2020

Did you know? According to Ness Campbell Crane + Rigging, hand trauma makes up approximately 80 percent of all workplace injuries. Whether you work with cranes, aerial equipment, concrete pumps or other type of outrigger enabled equipment, you know that your hands are essential to the job. A recent…

NBIS and DICA: Outrigger Pad Basics Safety Series

November 11, 2020

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…

Q&A with Industrial Training International’s Zack Parnell

November 6, 2020

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…