Tips for Line Worker Setup of Knuckleboom Cranes
Knuckleboom cranes have become increasingly popular and can be used in a variety of industries, including construction, tree care, railroads, mining, and maritime. According to Crane Hot Line, knuckleboom cranes can be used in a variety of applications because they are light weight, compact, offer high…
Smaller Outrigger Floats Can Lead to Higher Ground Bearing Pressures
Is your tree care company looking to add a Grapple Crane to its fleet? If so, a recent article from TCI Magazine is a good place to start exploring how to use the equipment.
Grapple Cranes typically have small outrigger floats which can lead to higher ground bearing pressures and the need for engineered…
Best Practices for Crane Safety and Proper Set Up
Crane operators have more responsibility on a jobsite than just operating the crane. A recent article by Curtis Moore of Fisher Phillips, published by Construction Executive, addresses six best practices for crane safety.
Select the right equipment
Know what is overhead
Have a proper base…
Tips for Calculating Crane Pad Size
Determining the right sized crane pad is not always an easy task. There are many factors that come into play, which is why the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) released crane outrigger pad size calculator advice for the right size pads. Cranes and Lifting magazine recently reported on this…
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…
Get Inside a FiberMax Crane Pad!
When FiberMax Crane Pads were introduced at the 2014 ConExpo-Con/Agg Expo, the product marked a turning point for the industry. The first of its kind crane pad combined new materials, core designs and manufacturing processes that immediately provided four distinct advantages over traditional steel crane…
Ergonomic Benefits Shine at TCI Expo
DICA showcased popular products for arborists and tree care professionals at TCI Expo in November in Indianapolis, Ind. The conference and trade show is hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association, and is the world’s largest tree care industry conference and trade show. The conference featured more…
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…
New Guidance on Ground Preparation for Wind Farm Construction
The International Crane Stakeholders Assembly (ICSA) has released new Guidance on Mobile Crane Ground Preparation for Wind Farm Construction. The soil bearing capacity of access roads and crane work areas are among the considerations that ICSA identifies for assessment during planning. Released in August…