DICA Outrigger Pads Used in Wake Island WWII Cleanup
DICA and our SafetyTech Outrigger Pads have been proud to play a part in the clean up of World War II waste on Wake Island. Wake Island is a historic WWII battlefield, part of the Pacific Remote Island Marine National Monumentand and is one of the most remote islands in the world at approximately 2,138…
Pole Removal and Setting Techniques to Prevent Digger Derrick Damage
Pole pulling and setting is a common practice in utility line construction maintenance. A recent article by Jason Julius of Terex Utilities (read using the link or continue below) published in Utility Fleet Professional magazine addresses techniques for doing so in a way that prevents damage to digger…
Caring for Your Crews During the Summer
Vigilance by workers and employers is necessary to protect construction crews from heat stress during the summer months. This article from the Laborers' Health and Safety Fund of North America is a good reminder. It identifies warning signs, high risk individuals, and steps to reduce exposure.
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Using Lift Plans for Clear Customer Communication
Just as there are different types of lift plans, the concept of lift planning can mean different things to different people depending on their responsibilities. Tawnia Weiss, president of A1A Software, Fernandina Beach, Fla., says that whether you are communicating with customers, site owners, or vendors…
Truck Cranes Offer Efficient Lifting Solution for Many Jobs
Simple, cost-effective operations and easy dispatch are the hallmarks of a truck crane, reports American Cranes and Transport in the May 2019 issue. Ken Martinek, vice president and general manager of Stevenson Sales and Service, says when a truck crane can be utilized, it offers cost efficiencies…
New Leader Named to Head NCCCO
Thom Sicklesteel was recently chosen to lead the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) into the future. He will take the reins as chief executive officer, replacing longtime organization leader Graham Brent, on July 1, 2019.
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A Solid Investment
DICA FiberMax® Crane Pads Support & Protect Wilkerson’s 500-ton mobile crane.
Wilkerson Crane Rental, based in Kansas City, Kan., serves Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma with its fleet of 19 cranes, ranging from boom trucks to a 500-ton Liebherr LTM 1400-7.1 all-terrain crane.
The…
Crane Hotline Names Top Trainers
Crane Hot Line magazine and the Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals will recognize Corporate and Professional trainers at ACRP’s General Assembly, to be held May 14-16 in Lexington, Ky.
Trainers are selected by a panel of judges based on their use of innovative or hands-on instruction;…
DICA Delivers Cribbing Solution for Concrete Pumping Contractor
April 8, 2019 (Guthrie Center, Iowa) For more than 10 years, AJ’s Concrete Pumping, a division of Sutherland Concrete, Vancouver, B.C., has been using SafetyTech® Outrigger Pads and, more recently, FiberMax® Outrigger Pads, to solve setup challenges presented when working in poor ground conditions.
“Much…
AC&T: Ground Stabilization Industry Focus
In light of the changing market and technological advances, American Cranes & Transport invited crane mat, pad and cribbing suppliers to submit information about developments in the industry and their latest products. Below is the introduction to the article, authored by Hannah Sundermeyer.
Sundermeyer…