Careful Rigging in Cold Weather

Selecting appropriate rigging hardware and inspecting it before use are two critical steps every time a load is lifted. As severe winter weather ripped through much of the country in mid-February 2021, this article from The Crosby Group serves as a great reminder for using rigging hardware in cold temperatures.…

All Slings Need Protection from Damage

Whether riggers are using synthetic, wire rope, or chain slings, it’s important to protect the sling itself from damage by using the correct equipment and safe rigging practices. An article from the July issue of Crane Hot Line, “Knowledge and Vigilance Required,” provides real world examples of…

Rigging Expert Mike Parnell Receives Dedicated Service Award from ASME

DICA would like to congratulate Mike Parnell, co-founder of Industrial Training International (ITI), on receiving the 2021 Dedicated Service Award from the American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME). The award is reserved for individuals who have served the Society for at least ten years. “Mike…

DICA Announces Fall Trade Show Schedule

DICA will exhibit at several IRL (in real life) trade shows later this Fall. “We are excited to be back at in-person events later this year. We have missed seeing our customers and networking with industry experts, ” said Kris Koberg, CEO of DICA. DICA will exhibiting at the SC&RA Crane &…

5 Rules for Safe Rigging

When performing rigging tasks, there are five guidelines every rigger should know before any lifting procedure is done. First and foremost, riggers should be qualified. Certification is not required, but OSHA explains the criteria for qualified riggers in this Fact Sheet. A post by Certified Slings…

A Visual Demonstration of How Sling Angles Impact Tension

Instructors at ITI (Industrial Training International) are known for their hands-on teaching style. Why Sling Angle Matters provides a visual reference for how tension increases as the sling angle decreases. Not only does tension increase on the sling legs, it also increases on the rigging gear the…

Ray Linton and the Development of Magnetic Sling Protectors

Like many inventions, LiftGuard, a high-performance cast nylon sling edge protector, was born out of need. In the 1990s, Ray Linton was working as a crane and rigging supervisor in a shipyard. He was responsible for critical lift planning and training. Concerned with safety, Linton understood…

Q&A with BOSS Crane’s David Cowley

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 Fabricators Association

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,…

Plan Ahead to Protect Slings from Damage

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…

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